A Heart For Christmas (Heartwarming Romance) by Callie Timmins

Author:Callie Timmins [Timmins, Callie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Novella Length Short Story, Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Love Inspired, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty, Christmas Holidays & Celebration, Christmas Time, Holiday Whimsy, Festive Season, Winter Weather
Publisher: Callie Timmins
Published: 2019-11-21T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

The following week, Kara met Marie for lunch in the hospital cafeteria.

“So, tell me all about the handsome Dr. Hunter.” Marie leaned forward, her eyes gleaming as she clasped her hands around a paper coffee cup.

Kara glanced around the cafeteria full of hospital staff, visitors and patients. “What do you want to know? There’s not a great deal to tell.”

“Really?” Marie quirked an eyebrow.

Shifting on her seat, Kara traced her fingers around the edge of a napkin. “He’s nice.”

“Nice? That’s all you’ve got?”

Kara held up a hand and grinned. “Okay. Okay. He’s more than nice. But, he’s also my boss. And there’s a line there that cannot be crossed. I’m there for his children. Not for me.”

“You do realize you’re the envy of many women in this hospital, right? There are so many women who would love to be in your shoes right now. Living under the same roof. Eating at the same table. Washing his clothes.”

“Yeah, ‘cause that’s so romantic!” Kara laughed, tossing her ponytail over her shoulder. “It sounds like I’m a housewife more than anything. Just without the … you know …” Her face reddened. Gosh, she needed to keep a rein on her thoughts.

“And I hear you’ve made a great impression on Lucas and Molly,” Marie continued.

“How do you know that?” Kara’s heart warmed. They really were adorable kids, and she loved spending time with them. The previous nanny and Dr. Hunter – Caleb – had managed to raise them without being too affected by the loss of their mother.

“Oh, people talk,” Marie said vaguely. “Some of the other parents at school have mentioned it. In fact, Lucas gave a presentation for show and tell about you.”

“He what?” Kara spluttered, spraying a light mist of coffee on the table. She quickly mopped it up with a napkin. Lucas? Talking about her? Her heart melted a little more, if that was even possible.

“You’ve made a good impression, and I’m so proud of you, Kara.” Marie reached across the table and squeezed her hand. “I knew you’d be great.”

“Surprisingly, I actually love it,” Kara replied with a smile. “And I’ve seen a change in Caleb in the few weeks since I started. He’s coming home earlier to spend more time with Lucas and Molly.”

There was the arched eyebrow again.

“What?” Kara laughed.

“Which logically means he’s also spending more time with you. I’m so happy for you.”

Kara balled her napkin and threw it across the table at Marie. “Stop it! Like I said, there’s a line there and I am not stepping over it. So, you can stop with all the innuendo and the handsome Dr. Hunter talk.”

“For now.” Marie smirked and glanced at her watch before grabbing her purse off the table. “I’ve got to go. Clients to see. Reports to write. I’ll catch up soon.” Marie blew an air kiss while Kara remained at the table, watching her cousin’s back disappear through the crowd. She did not need Marie to add more fuel to her already inflamed thoughts about Caleb.

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