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.

faltered momentarily before recovering with a polished smile, desperately trying

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

at David’s glacial expression. ’And he’s acting like a hermit. I need to get out of here fast-this boy needs serious help

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

morning, and he was leaving before she could even get

she jumped up. "I’ll

predator on your trail,’ Logan mused to

wait!" Audrey called in the hallway. "My driver already left. Could you give me

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

then," she replied

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

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