From Alaska with Love by Ally James

Author:Ally James [James, Ally]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2020-03-03T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

“You were pretty late getting home last night,” her mother said as Sara poured a cup of coffee and leaned back against the kitchen counter to take a drink. She normally waited until after she’d dropped Kaylee at school to have some so that she could savor it.

Ignoring the critical remark, she asked instead, “Did Kaylee give you any problems?”

“Of course not.” Her mother shrugged as if the idea was absurd, although she certainly used it as an excuse not to babysit very often. Am I the only one in this family who sees how amazing my niece is? “We played outside until it got too dark. I think it wore her out, because she went to bed right after her bath.”

“You got lucky.” Sara smiled, thinking of how often she was cajoled into reading one more story.

“I raised two kids. I still remember how to stay one step ahead, although it’s a little tougher as a grandmother. I’m not quite as quick on my feet as I used to be.”

“That makes two of us,” she said, knowing full well how long a few hours with an energetic child could feel. There had been times she’d fallen into bed still fully dressed. Thankfully, Kaylee was better at entertaining herself now than she’d once been.

Sara was looking through the cereal options when her mother said, “I talked to Nicole while you were out with Chloe. Poor thing had been looking forward to her vacation so much, but that stunt you pulled has ruined it for them. They both work so hard and rarely ever have any time to themselves. But now, along with worrying about their daughter, they’re terrified that this stranger will show up while they’re away.” Sara was in shock.

“The stunt I pulled? Mom, I have no idea what I did here that would cause Nicole to lose a moment of sleep. Yes, they work hard, and that’s why I’m here. All the time. Because they’re not.” She couldn’t believe that her mother knew and would judge her so harshly. What’s next, an ad in the Sunday paper? Sara, the spinster, is desperate for love. Read all about it!

Even though she knew it was a mistake, she couldn’t stop herself from turning to face the disapproving frown her mother was leveling in her direction. In the most pleasant tone she could manage, she said slowly, but firmly, “Really, Mother, it’s none of anyone’s business what I do in my private life. As Chris has pointed out several times lately, I’m an employee here. Therefore, as long as I’m doing my job, it shouldn’t matter. Oh—and they took a trip two months ago. Trust me, they’re not exactly deprived of vacation time.”

If she wasn’t so pissed off, she would have enjoyed seeing her mother’s mouth flap open and shut in rapid succession. She couldn’t remember the last time she’d truly been at a loss for words, but she also knew it wouldn’t last. Batten down the hatches, there’s a storm coming.

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