Healing the Widower's Heart by Susan Anne Mason

Author:Susan Anne Mason
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-09-20T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

On her way through the Wyndermere lobby the next day, Paige picked up a newspaper from the front desk counter, pausing to scan the headlines. According to national weather reports, a small tornado had indeed passed by yesterday, touching down briefly in a wooded area to the north of them. Thankfully the only damage sustained was some fallen trees and a few downed power lines. Wyndermere itself had come through relatively unscathed with some minor water damage and a few uprooted trees on the property.

That morning, Paige and Sandy had kept the children’s schedule running as close to normal as possible, while Jerry helped the rest of the crew with the outdoor cleanup. She looked at her watch as she walked. Hopefully the work was finished by now. They needed Jerry for the last rehearsal before the play’s grand performance tomorrow.

Paige’s pulse skittered as her thoughts turned to Nathan. If he followed his usual routine, he’d probably come to watch them rehearse. After the intimate moments spent together yesterday, the way he’d bandaged her hands and held her during the ordeal, Paige wasn’t sure how to react around him. The feelings she’d been trying so hard to ignore kept bubbling to the surface.

Tucking the folded newspaper under her arm with her clipboard, she pushed through the auditorium doors. Right away, her gaze collided with Nathan’s across the room. He moved away from the stage and headed toward her. She swallowed her nerves and pasted on a smile.

“How are you this morning?” His gaze was warm and friendly.

She moved the clipboard, hugging it to her torso, as if shielding herself from her emotions. “Okay. And you?”

He smiled, rubbing his upper arm. “Muscles are sore. Haven’t done that much manual labor in a while.”

She shifted in her sneakers. “I wanted to thank you for...well, for everything.” She willed the color from creeping into her cheeks.

He glanced at the bandages still covering her hands. “Someone had to look after you. Did George speak to you yet?”

She frowned. “How did you know?”

A light of amusement shone in his eyes. “I figured he’d have a few choice things to say.”

She lifted her chin. “You may be surprised to learn that he thanked me for helping.”

“Really?” He raised a brow. “I thought he’d chew you out for disobeying orders.”

She let out a sigh. “That, too. The truth is I deserved a reprimand. Being impulsive is one of my biggest flaws.”

“And one of your more charming features.” He winked at her, and Paige’s heart skipped into overdrive.

The sound of children’s voices pulled her back into work mode. “I’d love to stay and discuss my charms, but I’m late for rehearsal.”

His low chuckle rumbled behind her as she hurried to meet the campers.

Two hours and several small mishaps later, they wrapped up the dress rehearsal. Overall, Paige was pleased with the performance. She jotted ideas on her clipboard for a few subtle changes that would make things run more smoothly. As she passed through the hall on her way to the change room, she found Jerry sprawled on a bench, eyes closed.

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