Faithful: Age Gap Small Town Romance (Whiskey Run Book 1) by Hope Ford

Author:Hope Ford [Ford, Hope]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-03-18T00:00:00+00:00

Austin

“Oh good heavens, he’s smiling.” Carrie, my housekeeper, says as we walk in the front door. Carrie’s been with my family for what seems like forever. She’s more like family than anything. I thought for sure she’d leave me when my parents passed away, but she didn’t. She stayed right here with me.

“Har, har,” I say before turning to Millie. “Honey, this is Carrie. She takes care of the house and me half the time.”

Carrie tucks a few gray strands of hair behind her ear. “Yep, so now I won’t have to quit, it seems. Your girl’s here now, so I’m hoping you’re going to be a little nicer to be around.” Her smile deepens as she looks at Millie, and I can tell she already likes her. “All I can say is good luck.”

Millie laughs, and I can already tell that these two are going to be thick as thieves together. “I haven’t been that bad.”

“Ha!” Carrie spits out and starts laughing. “I love you like a son, and I quit my job five times today. Yes, you’ve been that bad.”

I shake my head. It’s all a joke, but honestly I don’t know what I’d do without Carrie. “You wouldn’t ever leave me. You love me.”

“I just said I did,” she deadpans with an eyeroll at Millie. “That concussion’s got him messed up more than he’s letting on. I’m going to go back to my room for the night. I know Millie came straight from work, so I’ve left you some dinner on the counter. Just call me if you need anything.”

“Thanks, Carrie,” Millie says to the retreating woman.

“Sure thing, honey. I’m hoping to see more of you.”

Millie blushes when she looks at me, as if she’s trying to gauge my reaction to Carrie putting us together. The fact is, I’m hoping for the same thing. I want Millie around. More than I should probably admit for only knowing her a short time. “I’m glad you’re here.”

“So what do you think? We eat, then find a television somewhere in this big house and maybe turn the lights down real low –”

“And you’ll let me hold you while we pretend to watch television.” Even I can hear the hope in my voice.

She lifts her shoulders in defeat. “Sure. If it will get you to rest, I’m game.”

Because I can’t resist a minute longer, I kiss her. It’s a brief kiss. One that reminds me of exactly how explosive we can be together. I pull away and show her to the kitchen. Picking up the plates, I ask her to grab two drinks out of the refrigerator.

“What do you want?” she asks.

“I’m good with water.”

She grabs two waters. “Me too.”

“Follow me.” I lead her into the living room, and she gasps behind me. No doubt because of the room. I get this reaction a lot.

“This is your living room?”

I set the plates on the coffee table and grab a remote that lifts the top up to the perfect height to eat from.

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