Ruby (Orlan Orphans Book 2) (8 page)

Authors: Kirsten Osbourne

BOOK: Ruby (Orlan Orphans Book 2)

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Epilogue

A year later, Ruby sat on the edge of the table in Dr. Harvey's office. The doctor had an odd look on her face. "Is something wrong?"

"I don't think so. Just odd."

"What's odd?"

"Well, I'm hearing two heartbeats. I think you're having twins."

Ruby sat for a moment, thinking about that. How was she going to be able to deal with both boys
and
infant twins? She was tired just thinking about it. "Are you sure?"

Dr. Harvey shook her head. "I can't be certain, but that's what it sounds like."

Ruby smiled. "If no one else is happy, my sister will be thrilled. She wants us to both have twins for our first pregnancies."

"I only heard one heartbeat during her last visit!"

"But she's not quite as far along as I am. There's still hope for her." Ruby slid off the table, her stomach making every movement difficult.

"Make sure you're getting naps in every day," Dr. Harvey warned. "I know you have the older boys and other responsibilities, but you need to take care of yourself and those babies."

"I will." Ruby waved as she hurried out the door. She couldn't wait to tell Lewis.

Instead of going to the house, she went into the store and waited while Lewis finished with the customer he was talking to. "How was your appointment with Dr. Harvey?" he asked the first chance he got.

Ruby smiled. "Twins."

Lewis looked like he'd been hit over the head with a log. "Twins?" His face was white and he seemed unsteady on his feet.

"Twins."

Ruby heard a squeal from the back of the store, and her sister came barreling at her. "Twins! I'm having twins too!"

"Are you sure?" Ruby asked. "Dr. Harvey thinks it's just one."

"I'm sure. I don't need her to confirm. We're having twins together, which is how it should be." Opal threw her arms around her sister, hugging her close.

Ruby hoped Opal was right, because she could tell her sister would be crushed if she was only having one baby when she was convinced it was two. "I'm glad I have my sister close."

Her eyes met Lewis's over her sister's shoulder. He seemed to be regaining his color. "Do you want to come bake cookies with me?" she asked. "The boys will be home soon, and they need their snack."

She and Opal left the store arm in arm. Ruby couldn't wait to hold her babies or her sister's babies. Life was always an adventure in Nowhere, Texas.

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