Forever in Love (Montana Brides) by Leeanna Morgan Read Free Book Online Page A

to make the most of the opportunity she’d been offered.
    The Director of the hospital had been another surprise. Stan Lewis stood well over six-foot tall. Built like a grizzly bear and with a deep voice to match, he’d made her feel at home the moment she’d stepped into his office.  
    “What do you think of our hospital?”
    She gazed around the emergency room. Doctors moved from one curtained off area to another, assessing patients and doing what needed to be done to send them home or onto another ward. “I think it’s a wonderful facility. You’ve got a great team of staff working for you.”
    “Could you be part of this team?”
    She smiled. “I could.”
    “In that case, let’s go back upstairs. I’ve got a contract ready for you to sign.”
    While they waited for the elevator, Amy’s gaze wondered around the main entrance. Sunlight streamed through two walls of glass, casting shadows behind a carved wooden sculpture at the far end of the room. Instead of standard black plastic seating, the reception area looked bright and welcoming. Chili-red chairs had been clustered around yellow boxes full of toys. Bookshelves lined another wall, keeping children and adults happy while they waited to see a doctor.  
    She took a deep breath. This was where she wanted to work. This was where she would start to rebuild her life with her sister. She glanced across at Stan as the elevator doors opened. “How long have you been living in Bozeman?”
    “Four years this winter. I moved here from New York after my wife passed away. It was a big decision to make, but Montana’s a great place to raise a family.”
    “I’m sorry about your wife. How many children do you have?”
    “One daughter. Her name’s Annabelle and she’s seven-years-old. My wife’s cousins live in Great Falls and we’d always enjoyed visiting them. After Sandra died they kept pestering me to come for a holiday. By the time Annabelle and I got here, they’d made a list of jobs I could apply for and all the reasons in the world why we should stay. I can’t imagine living anywhere else now.”
    Amy nodded. “I know how you feel.” The elevator doors pinged open and two pairs of eyes stared at her. Catherine sat in her stroller, her face breaking into a wide grin.  
    Nathan stood up from the sofa and looked between her and Stan. “We’re early. The receptionist said you were looking around the hospital.”
    “We’ve just finished,” Amy said. “Stan, this is Nathan Gray. And this is Catherine, my sister.”
    Stan reached out, shaking Nathan’s hand. “We’ve met before. Nathan helped out on a fundraising event we had at the hospital last year. He auctioned off a five day working vacation on his ranch. It was so successful we’re doing it again this year.” He crouched down beside the stroller and held Catherine’s hand. She gurgled in delight. “Nice to meet you, little one.”
    Amy caught Nathan’s stare. She frowned. “Did you find what you wanted?”
    “Everything’s stacked in the truck.”
    He still didn’t look too happy about something. “Was Catherine okay?”
    “She had a great time.”
    Amy looked between Nathan and Catherine, trying to figure out what was wrong. “I’ve just got to sign some paperwork and then I’ll be finished.”
    Stan stood up and smiled. “It doesn’t seem that long ago that Annabelle was this young. You’re welcome to bring Catherine through to my office, Nathan.”
    Nathan gazed down at Catherine, wiggling in her stroller. He looked back at Stan. “You go on ahead. I’ll wait out here and keep Catherine amused.”
    “We won’t be long.” Stan walked toward his office, holding the door open for Amy. “I just need your signature at the bottom of your contract and then we’re all done.”
    A red folder sat on the top of his desk. He flipped it open and held it out to Amy. She took the pen he passed to her and signed on the dotted line. “Thanks, Stan.”
    “Welcome to our team. Ask