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.

faltered momentarily before recovering with a polished smile,

amusement. ’She’s not here for my health, he thought, suddenly finding the flowers less appealing. ’She’s hunting

hermit. I need to get out of here fast-this boy needs serious help with his marriage prospects before he

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

makeup this morning, and he was leaving before she could even get

should go too," she jumped up. "I’ll

looks like you’ve got a predator on your trail,’ Logan mused

already left. Could you give me

a meeting. My assistant will take you." His brow

she replied with

the hospital entrance, Audrey executed a flawless "accidental" stumble on the steps. "Oh!" she gasped, falling

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

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