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.

smile, desperately trying to maintain a

performance with hidden amusement. ’She’s not here for my 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

caught his grandfather’s scheming look and knew nothing good would come of it. "There’s a meeting I need to

and makeup this morning, and

too," she jumped up. "I’ll visit

like you’ve got a predator on

driver already left. Could you

My assistant will take you." His brow

then," she replied with

Audrey executed a flawless "accidental" stumble on the steps. "Oh!" she

the performance. ’Bold move,’ he thought, amazed she dared to pull such a stunt. His boss was notorious