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

amusement. ’She’s not here for my health, he thought,

acting like a hermit. I need to get out of here fast-this boy needs

caught his grandfather’s scheming look and knew nothing good would come of it.

time on her hair and makeup this morning, and he was leaving before

should go too," she jumped up. "I’ll visit again

got a predator on your

left. Could you give me a ride?" She looked at

have a meeting. My assistant will take

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

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