His house had once been a beautiful home surrounded by vegetables and flowers that Hannah and his nieces had cultivated with love and hard work. He longed to transform his house back to the beautiful property it once was. His thoughts turned to the day Carolyn had begun to clean out the weeds, and he wondered if she would consider taking care of the garden for him. If she agreed, then they not only could have an opportunity to see each other, but they could also share any profits if she wanted to sell vegetables at the market. Excitement swelled within him as the plan took shape. First he had to talk to her and see if she’d be willing to work in his garden. He knew that she worked at the hotel on Mondays. He’d already planned to go to the hardware store today, and since he needed some bulky supplies, he’d arranged for a driver. He’d ask his driver to stop by the hotel on their way back to the farm. As he made his way to the large barn, Joshua quickened his steps. He couldn’t wait to see Carolyn.
