Alton's Secret Baby (The Promise They Made) by Iris Parker

Author:Iris Parker [Parker, Iris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-06-03T18:30:00+00:00

Jessie

I didn’t know what I was expecting from the live-in caretaker of a luxurious upstate farmhouse, especially not when that house was owned by Alton. Would she reflect his wild public image, his softer private side, or something else entirely?

Despite not having any idea what to expect, within moments of meeting Mrs. Hamilton it became very clear that she was exactly what I should’ve anticipated. She was absolutely in her element here, and I quickly found it impossible to imagine the place without her.

“Welcome,” the short, bulky woman called out as she approached, giving me a firm and welcoming handshake as soon as she arrived. “We’ve been expecting you.”

“Thanks,” I answered cheerfully. “I’m Jessie, and this is—”

“Ezra, of course!” Mrs. Hamilton answered, peeking into the car and giving my son a big smile. “Come on inside, my husband will take care of your luggage.”

I watched as a heavily bearded man who looked to be in his early sixties walked up and greeted me with the same enthusiasm his wife had shown just moments before. He introduced himself as Pete Hamilton, and his wife was Nanette.

Pete had no trouble finding our luggage, and within moments he was strutting back to the house with suitcases in hand. Like his wife, Mr. Hamilton moved with a grace and confidence that must’ve come from living here for many years. I wondered how long ago Alton had bought the place, and what exactly he’d had in mind for it.

Did he come here to hide from the world, or to hide from his own public persona? The farmhouse was luxurious to be sure, but it still represented the simpler things in life. Even after having gotten to know the real Alton somewhat, I still found it difficult to picture him living in a place like this.

Did he really spend his entire vacation here, just relaxing by the lake? I tried to imagine him on his porch, perhaps whittling away at a piece of wood as the long summer days passed by peacefully. I could almost see it, but nevertheless felt surprised that he’d enjoy such a quiet and secluded space.

“Come on in,” Mrs. Hamilton invited, gesturing for us to follow her to the door. Ezra trailed a few steps behind, still a little too young to fully realize the value of the farmhouse or the extensive work that had clearly been put into it. Even so, his eyes rounded once we entered the foyer and saw the elegant decor.

The floor was made up of honey-colored wooden planks, highlighting the subtle pastel shades of the walls. The entire area was bathed in a soft, golden glow, thanks in part to the low-hanging metallic light fixtures. Each one had been placed to accentuate the room’s natural light and draw attention to the tall ceiling, which gracefully followed the curve of the house’s A-frame roof.

The entire room was furnished with glossy wooden chairs and tables. All of it looked to be made from the same polished wood as the floor, giving the appearance that the furniture had somehow sprung up from the ground on its own.

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