Better Be Tough
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Last published Tue, Mar 4, 2025
Beth Dutton had a little girl with Rip Wheeler when she was sixteen. The only thing was no one knew about the little girl especially not Rip. Jamie hid her away in Texas during that time after he tried to take her to the clinic. John also has no idea about is oldest grandchild. What's going to happen when Beth returns to the Yellowstone? How will everyone react when they meet Ella Langley Wheeler?
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