Page 22 of Naughty by Nature

“What the hell, man? Why did he have to come back here?”

“Well, his family is here. And to play Devil’s advocate, there is a small chance he wants to connect with the girls.”

Brock snorted on the other end of the line. “I seriously doubt that. I don’t think she’s heard anything from him in the entire time he’s been away, other than when he signed the divorce papers and sent them back to her.”

Sheridan heard murmuring on Brock’s end. He must be filling Payton in on what was going on.

“Well, I just wanted to give you a heads up. She doesn’t want your parents involved at all, if possible. So, maybe you can keep a lookout. Also, we took the dog but her horses and chickens still need care.”

“I can send someone over for them. And I’ll let some of the men know what’s going on. I have a few former military guys working here now that would probably love a little something more juicy than building fence and moving cattle.”

Sheridan laughed. He had a few men like that as well, but they had more to deal with day to day than ranch hands.

“If you come across anything let me know, Brock.”

“Will do.”

Brock could be a bit of a hothead, but he had a good head on his shoulders. If anything went down on his ranch, he would definitely know about it, and he would protect his parents with his dying breath.

Sheridan went to bed that night feeling a little more on top of things. Tomorrow would be soon enough to find Wade Shipton.

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