Bossing the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox

Author:Kennedy Fox [Fox, Kennedy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kennedy Fox Books

Chapter Fourteen

Connor

Olivia wakes up from a bad dream around four, but I eventually get her back to sleep. Considering I have to be up in an hour anyway, I start my day and let her sleep in since we had a long drive over the weekend.

After I drink a few cups of coffee, I wake up Olivia. After helping her pick out some clothes, I make her a plate of scrambled eggs and bacon. She asks for orange juice, and I pour some in her favorite princess cup. While she eats, I pack some activities for her to do at the office since she’ll be coming with me today. My mom has a doctor’s appointment this morning, so until she picks up Olivia, I need to find ways to entertain her.

“Are you ready?” I ask after she grabs her favorite blanket.

On the way to the clinic, Olivia asks me questions. “Is Beverly gonna be there?”

“Yes,” I say, meeting her eyes in the rearview mirror.

“Yay!” she squeals. She adores Beverly, but I think it’s because she always gives Olivia suckers and hard candy. That’s all it takes to earn the loyalty of a kid. When we pull into the parking lot, she’s raring to go, and I remind her of the deal we made.

“You promise to be good while Daddy works until Grammy comes, right?”

She nods hard, puckering her lips, showing me that she’s serious. It makes me chuckle as I unlock the door and we walk in.

She runs down the hallway and comes back to me. I lead her around, reminding her where everything is because she’s only been here a few times.

I open the door to one of the exam rooms. “This is where Daddy checks on dogs and cats. This is the bathroom,” I say, walking to the end of the hall. “And this is my office. Today it gets to be your office.”

She runs in and sits in my chair, then giggles as she spins it around. As soon as Beverly enters, Olivia sprints to hug her.

“Oh goodness, child. I didn’t expect to see you here!” Her face lights up.

“My grammy is at the doctor, so I’m the boss today!”

Beverly laughs. “How old are you now? Are you ready for Thanksgiving?” she asks Olivia, who’s following her like her shadow.

“I’m six, and yes! Though I’m more excited about Christmas. I’m trying to be extra good for Santa!” Olivia explains. I walk into the lobby and watch Beverly dig into her purse that’s big enough to fit a cattle barn and hand Olivia a few chocolates.

“You spoil her,” I tell Beverly.

She drops a few more in Olivia’s hand. “Can you blame me?”

Olivia looks at me with begging eyes. “Can I open this, Daddy?”

“Yes, go ahead,” I say just as the main door opens behind me. Elizabeth enters, and I’m brought back to the party where Stephen had his hand on the small of her back. My nostrils flare at the thought of them together.

“You okay?” Elizabeth asks after I turn my head and try to focus back on Olivia.

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