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.

a polished smile,

for my health, he thought, suddenly finding the flowers less appealing. ’She’s

of here fast-this boy needs serious help with his marriage prospects before he ends up alone forever. This family would fall apart without

good would come of it. "There’s a meeting I need to attend," he announced, already striding

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

I should go too," she

looks like you’ve got a predator on your

already left. Could

My assistant will take you."

thank you then," she replied with perfect

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

she dared to pull such a stunt. His boss was notorious for his icy rejections-she was playing