Maisie was startled and flushed with embarrassment, quickly putting some space between herself and Daniel.

Lena caught sight of the scene and felt a tad awkward. She smiled wryly, paused momentarily, and then placed the dog food on the floor.

"I-I'm here to bring Tigger food..." Lena chuckled. "I didn't expect both of you to be home."

Daniel looked utterly puzzled, unable to make sense of the situation.

Taking a deep breath, Maisie softly explained, "I gave the password to Lena... I'm often not at home when things get busy, and I was worried Tigger won't have anyone to take care of him, so... I asked her to look after him."

"Yes, yes!" Lena chuckled. "Uncle Daniel, I thought Aunt Maisie would still be at the publishing company proofreading manuscripts at this time, so..."

Daniel's glower was so dark it could produce a gallon of ink. With great effort, he had finally gotten Tigger to another room, so close to the successful completion of something important, and almost there with Maisie...

popped up out

Lena, please make yourself comfortable!" Maisie hurriedly diffused the awkwardness. "I'll go

and

each other, then sat at opposite ends of the couch,

more she recalled that scene just now, the more she wished she could

Daniel suddenly

sat up straight. "Yes, Uncle

anything to

closer, lowering her voice. "During my time

"What?"

with Jodie." Lena's articulation was organized. "I observed her, and although her outings are quite regular,

"You've been following her?"

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