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...

then, Lena popped up out

comfortable!" Maisie hurriedly diffused the awkwardness. "I'll

turned and entered the

then sat at opposite ends of the couch, not saying

more she recalled that scene just now, the more she wished she could dig a hole and hide in

suddenly called

sat up straight. "Yes,

anything

moved closer, lowering her voice. "During my time at the

"What?"

her, and although her outings are quite regular, she leaves the company

"You've been following her?"

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