QUOTE : I’ve already fed and watered the horses, ma’am. I’m about done mucking out the stalls too, and thought I’d see to the milk cow before I go, if that’s all right with you.” Her back to him, she dropped the bale. Dust and dirt plumed. “Actually, I think you’ve already done enough.” She bowed her head, her hands clenching and unclenching at her sides. “I would prefer that you just go.” If she’d yelled the words, it would’ve lessened their sting. As it was, Wyatt felt the knife enter his gut and twist.