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“We’ll stop here. We’re more than halfway. That way, it won’t take us so long to get back.”

Liam watched as everyone dismounted and began setting up camp.

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The following day, Siobhan was so happy to see the barns on the ranch. She’d had a wonderful time, but getting home was always nice.

Once everything was finished and the horses were cooled and put up, she walked from the barn to see where Liam had gone. She spotted him walking with an older couple toward the barn.Oh, boy. Was he going to introduce her to his parents? Oh, boy. Oh, boy. Oh, boy.

“Siobhan, these are my parents, Joseph and Joanna Flynn. Mom, Dad, this is Siobhan O’Brien,” Liam introduced them.

“Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Flynn. It’s nice to meet you,” Siobhan said and sighed when they smiled at her.

“Joseph and Joanna, Siobhan,” Joanna said. “We’re happy to meet you.”

“Irish girl, huh?” Joseph grinned, and she could see where Liam got his looks. His father was a handsome man, and his mother was beautiful.

“Yes, sir. On both sides.”

“Good for you, son. Irish girls are the best.”

“Excuse me, Joseph William Flynn?” Joanna put her hands on her hips.

“Next are French girls,” Joseph said, and they laughed when he tugged Joanna close to him and kissed her temple. “How did it go, Liam?”

“Good. No problems at all. Have you heard from MDOL?”

“No, and the fence hasn’t been down since.”

Liam nodded. “Maybe whoever it was saw Reece here and decided not to bother our cattle.”

“Could be. We’ll keep an eye out, though.” Joseph looked at Siobhan. “Come for dinner one night, hon. We’d like to get to know the new woman in Liam’s life.”

Siobhan looked at Liam to see him trying not to grin.

“I’d love to have dinner with you. Maybe you can tell me a few things.”

Joanna laughed. “I like her. I will have no problem telling you about Liam.”

“Enough of that, or I won’t bring her.”

“No one invited you along, son.” Joseph raised his eyebrows.

Liam laughed. “Do you honestly think I’d leave her alone with you two? That won’t happen.”

“All right. We’ll see you both later. Enjoy the rest of the day. I’m sure you’re all tired.”

“I’m exhausted, but I loved it,” Siobhan said and saw Joseph look at Liam, raise his eyebrow, and grin. Then he took his wife’s hand and returned to the house.

“Do you want to go home and rest?”

“I hate to leave, but I am tired.”

“Let me tell Jerry, then I’ll take you home.”

“Okay. Liam? What is MDOL, and who is Reece?”

“Montana Department of Livestock. We had to call them since some fence was down. Reece is an agent, and a good friend.”

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