Different as Night and Day (FatherSon Duet Book 2) by Leigh Lennon

Author:Leigh Lennon [Lennon, Leigh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Leigh Lennon Writes
Published: 2019-08-07T16:00:00+00:00

I sometimes wonder why I pay for full-time daycare when it seems others have Scottie more than the daycare workers do. I think this when I pull up to Elise’s house. I left this morning from a traditional home. I return to pick up Scotland and it’s been transformed into a winter wonderland. “Hell, woman.” I’m looking around. “What in the world, you’re supposed to be relaxing.” And I wonder how on earth she’s done all this with Scottie.

The reason turns the corner when the same crazy somersaults begin again. “Ah, please tell me you’ve been her little elf for the day and she’s been taking care of herself.”

He shrugs his reply. Evan reaches up to place a couple of the ceramic villages Elise owns on one of the bookshelves when his shirt rides up. Even from behind, his back and everything south is gorgeous.

I don’t realize how close I am to Elise when her foot kicks me. She gives me an all-knowing wink when I glare at her. “Stop it,” I demand.

“He’s cute and single,” she mouths.

“Stop,” I whisper again.

“You should ask him out.” This time I’m almost positive Evan hears her but he only continues to help organize the many houses of Santa’s Village she has strewn around her home.

I reach for my daughter but she only holds tighter to Elise, almost hugging her. “Hey, I have an idea, guys. Since Scottie certainly doesn’t want to leave me, why don’t you stay for dinner?”

I eye her because she’s attempting to be meddlesome. Well, hell, it’s Elise, of course, she is.

“And because I’m not cooking, why don’t you both pick up some takeout at Oriental Gardens. I’ll call it in. Ned’s playing pool. By the time you get back, he’ll be home.”

“Yes, great idea, Elise,” Evan answers while I’m giving her my stern look of disapproval. “But I’m not sure what I want. I’ll just order for you and Ned. Come on, Holland. I’ll drive.” He doesn’t miss a beat and Elise shoos me away.

Pulling my coat close to me, I’m a little lost for what to say. “It’s sure getting cold out. You can tell it’s only a week until Christmas,” I begin.

“It’s okay, Holland. I know the sneaky devil in there. The woman is trying to play matchmaker, so you don’t have to make small talk with me.” He walks me to the side of his car and opens it up. “Unless you’d like to. I mean, I won’t mince words. Spending an hour with you certainly is not a punishment.”

I grin like a lovesick teen because why wouldn’t I?

Hurrying over to his side, he starts the car and we head down the street to the Chinese restaurant. “You know how I told you I was helping at the warehouse during my break?” he asks.

“Yep,” I reply.

“Well, I got a call from my mom today. I’m heading home. My gamma broke her hip and my mom needs my help.”

“Ah, too bad,” I say and I mean it in more ways than one.

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