Beneath Her Bastard Boss

Chapter 27

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They arrived on time… well, almost. They just had time to lock the car and get into the church. The warner sisters didn’t bother to look for their aunt and uncle just taking the last pew in the church. Several people turned around to watch them and father Johnson had a frown on his face and his eyes locked on Sutton’s belly.

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The service had been going only a few minutes before Blair realized it was directed at Sutton. Small town churches were really out of step with the modern world. Blair got ready to stand and leave the church in disgust. Sutton grabbed her hand, stilling her from making a scene.

“Don’t it’s ok. We always knew this town was stuck in the dark ages.” Sutton whispered beside her.

“It really makes me angry.” Blair whispered back, but not as softly as Sutton. The family in front turned to look at her. It was the Turner family, the biggest gossips in town. Blair gave them a what are you looking at smile before ignoring them again. Blair blocked out what father Johnson was saying. It became a buzzing noise in the background as Blair zoned out.

But father Johnson droned on and on. It felt like forever before the service was finally over. They didn’t wait for father Johnson to move to the door to talk to the congregation as they left. They got up and walked out into the courtyard and gardens outside.

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Blair turned her face up to the sunlight as it warmed her face. For all its small town views, she loved it here. It was their hometown. Within driving distance to the city. The only street they didn’t drive down was their old street where their family home was. It was sad really that their parents had always loved it here and uncle Peter couldn’t wait to move away. But here they were, living in the largest mansion in town and running their parents‘ business. If only she and her sisters had known there were money issues. But they had been too young. She knew that they wouldn’t have cared if they had been broke, if only they had their parents back.

“Here comes the evil witch of the west.” Keira mumbled beside her. She and Sutton turned to face their aunt Viv as she came barreling down on them. She was a slim woman in her early fifties. Her blonde straight hair was cut in a stylish bob the fell to her shoulders and her brown eyes held no warmth when she looked at the Warner sisters.

She gave Sutton’s stomach a scandalized look. There was no hiding it now. In Blair’s opinion, Aunt Viv was too worried about what other people thought. Once she found out about Laura’s pregnancy, what then?

Blair plastered a smile on her face that didn’t reach her eyes. This woman might be her aunt, but she didn’t like her very much.

Sutton spoke first. “Morning auntie Viv.”

“Yes, well. You could have at least turned up on time.” Was the first words out of her mouth. Not, how are you or so good to see you? Oh no, not auntie Viv, always quick to criticize first.

a low tone. “Easy for someone

really wish

hear. Of the three sisters, Keira lacked tact

on her. “Where are you staying then if not with

Laura didn’t give two hoots about her. If she

a friend,” was all Blair was

clearly not concerned. “We really need to talk about getting the wedding

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said for all to hear. “Yeah,

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this conversation. Shall we head back to your place, auntie Viv?” Your place, not our home, because it had

then eyed Keira, knowing she was the most likely one to make a scene. “Alright, give me thirty minutes to talk to a few people and I’ll see you there.

in answer, spying Dan’s mother Paula across the courtyard. She had planned ongoing around to Paula’s place after lunch. Blair waited for auntie Viv to move away before saying to her sisters. “Paula is just over there. I’m going to talk to her

spotting Dan’s mother. “Do

Viv and

like he can’t settle for one but likes variety.

and made her way across the courtyard to

was engaged in, and made her way

and was in fact sure her own

important now.” The truth will come out, but Dan and Laura

important. Is there

I wanted to tell you that the thing I’m most upset

grabbed hold of Blair’s hands, saying sincerely, “I wish I had another son. I could marry you off to Blair. It makes