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 to

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

a hermit. I need to get out of here fast-this boy needs serious help with

and knew nothing good would come of it. "There’s a meeting I need to attend," he announced, already

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

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

got a predator on your

the hallway. "My driver already left. Could you give me a ride?"

a meeting. My assistant will

you then," she replied

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

to pull such a stunt. His boss was notorious for