Every Time We Fall In Love by Bella Andre

Author:Bella Andre
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance
Publisher: Bella Andre
Published: 2018-07-06T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

“Molly, I hear there’s someone you want to introduce me to!”

Stanley’s voice boomed through the gift shop. But this time, instead of jumping away from Harry, Molly could barely make herself shift out of the circle of his arms. Every time he touched her, another part of her heart lit up that she’d thought would remain forever dark.

She felt his hand stroke her hair, and then they separated. Only, as soon as they were apart, she wanted to reach for his hand again.

Just because she knew better than to start another romantic relationship with Harry, that didn’t mean they couldn’t be friends, did it? In fact, wouldn’t it be best for Amelia if they were?

Pushing away the thought that being just friends with Harry was bound to be impossible, when it wasn’t only her heart lighting up whenever he touched her, she turned to Stanley. “I’d like to introduce you to Harry Sullivan, Amelia’s father. Harry, this is Stanley, my boss and my good friend.”

The two men shook hands, then Stanley said, “Greta filled me in on some of the details. Sounds like both of you have been thrown on a roller coaster right at the loop-de-loop.”

“That’s exactly what it feels like,” Molly agreed.

“You could have called us, you know. We would have dropped everything to be there for you.”

“You and Greta are both so sweet to offer.” She’d spent so long going it alone, that even after years as part of a generous community, it was still hard to remember she could ask people for help—and that they would come. “You won’t be surprised to hear that Amelia is absolutely thrilled.”

“I’m sure she is, finding out her father isn’t some deadbeat, after all.” Stanley turned back to Harry. “Unless you’re a deadbeat who scrubs up real good, that is. What do you do for a living?”

“I teach history at Columbia. At least, I did until yesterday, when I took a leave of absence.”

“To come here and be with Amelia and Molly?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Any other children? Wife or girlfriend?”

“No, sir, on both counts.”

Molly had never been in a situation like this, where her father vetted a potential suitor.

Okay, so Stanley wasn’t actually her father—and she and Harry weren’t dating. But from where she was standing, it still felt the same. Embarrassing…and also really nice. Just to have someone care about her enough to look after her.

At last, Stanley softened toward Harry. “You be sure to let Greta and me know if you need anything. We’ve always looked out for Molly and Amelia—at least, when they’ll let us. We’ll do the same for you.”

“Thank you.” Harry looked at her and smiled. “Fortunately, the three of us seem to be doing a good job so far of working things out as they come up.”

“In that case,” Stanley said, “maybe you can help convince Molly to take my offer.”

“Which offer is that?”

“Stanley—”

He plowed on despite Molly’s attempt to stop him. “Our historical archivist has recently left to work in Europe. I’ve been after Molly to take the job, but she keeps turning me down.

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