Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 14-1

"Look, I can do laps!" Logan announced, attempting to swing his legs off the bed.

David’s hand on his grandfather’s shoulder was gentle but firm. "One more day of observation. Then you’re free."

Logan hid his triumphant smile. Finally, progress! He really couldn’t stand spending another day in the hospital.

A delicate knock interrupted their negotiation. Audrey glided in, the picture of springtime in a white sundress, her carefully curled hair pinned back to frame her face.

"Grandpa Logan, I heard you were ill," she said sweetly. "I brought you some flowers. Hope you’ll get well soon." She turned to David with practiced shyness. "Hi. David. Suprised to see you here."

"Of course I’m here. I need to keep an eye on him." David’s tone could have frozen hellfire.

before recovering with a polished smile, desperately trying to maintain a conversation with

health, he thought, suddenly finding the flowers less appealing.

David’s glacial expression. ’And he’s acting like a hermit. I need to get out of here fast-this boy needs serious help with his marriage prospects before he ends up alone forever.

nothing good would come of it. "There’s

sank. All that time on her hair and makeup this morning, and he was leaving

go too," she jumped up.

a predator on your trail,’

Audrey called in the hallway. "My driver already left. Could you give me a ride?" She looked

meeting. My assistant will take

you then," she replied with perfect

hospital entrance, Audrey executed a flawless "accidental" stumble on the steps. "Oh!" she gasped, falling directly into David’s arms. In the shadows, a camera

’Bold move,’ he thought, amazed she dared to pull such a stunt. His boss was notorious for his icy rejections-she was