Here With You by Rice Marianne

Author:Rice, Marianne
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: troubled past, family romance, sisters, small town romance, small town winery, small town contemporary romance, romance set in maine, loyal hero romance, romance and fashion, strong women romance, redemption romance, story of forgiveness, feel good romance, series romance, blueberry farming and romance, love in maine, family loyalty fiction, enemies to lovers
Publisher: Marianne Rice
Published: 2019-02-27T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

THE LAST PERSON GRACE expected to see knocking on the glass door to The Closet was her sister. Not only did Alexis have no time for her, but she was a tomboy at heart. Jeans, flannel, and sweatshirts were her go-to outfits.

“I went to your apartment first.” Ah. That explained it. Not the visit, but why her sister stood in the middle of a boutique.

“I’m not technically open today. Needed to get out of the apartment though. I feel more inspired when I’m here.”

“Sure,” Alexis said with a shrug, sounding like she didn’t understand or care what Grace meant.

“Hey. How’s my favorite niece?” Grace stepped around the counter and knelt in front of Sophie. Despite Alexis’ effort to sway her from all things girly, Sophie was a princess at heart.

“I’m Cinda-lella today.” She twirled around, her poofy tutu style skirt billowing around her tiny frame.

“And Cinderella never looked so beautiful. Come give your auntie some love.” Grace opened her arms, and Sophie leaped into them.

Ah. The smell of baby shampoo and Goldfish. “What are you and Mommy doing today?” She’d have better luck talking to an almost three-year-old than to her sister.

“Mommy and me are going to wunch.”

“Are you having lunch at Hope’s restaurant?”

Dark curls bobbed up and down. “I’m having mac and cheese.”

“Which is why we don’t go out to eat all that often. It costs me sixty-five cents if I make it at home.”

“I’m sure Hope gives you a friend discount.”

“I don’t mooch off my friends.” Alexis hiked the diaper bag higher on her shoulder. “Sophie’s naptime will be here before we know it. I only have a sec. I need to talk to you about something.”

Of course, she didn’t come by for a social visit. “We wouldn’t want to mess with Miss Sophie’s nap.” Grace rubbed her nose against her niece’s and set her down when she started to wiggle.

If Alexis mentioned anything about Brady, she’d... kick her out. Not that there was anything to discuss.

“Ben’s surprised me with a quick family getaway.”

“That’s good. You never leave the vineyard.”

“Yeah, well, it’s only for two days, and Mom and Dad won’t be back until Christmas.”

She couldn’t be asking Grace to help out at the vineyard. She didn’t know anything about it.

“We’re leaving next Wednesday and will be back Friday night. Ben promises the vineyard will be fine for a few days without us there.”

Phew. Narrow escape. “Have fun. Where are you going?”

“Not far. Canada, near Niagara.”

“Is that where those vineyards you like so much are? The ones that showed you how to make ice wine?” See? She paid attention. She could be a decent sister.

Alexis looked at her with surprise. “Yeah.”

“Need me to watch Sophie?” That could be fun. Auntie and princess sleepover for a few nights.

“No. She’s coming with us.”

“Well... have fun.” What else could she say?

Alexis blinked and jerked her head. “You’ll be... okay?”

“Sure.” It wasn’t like she’d even notice if her sister had gone on vacation. The only time they saw each other was at book club meetings and when their mutual friends had get-togethers.

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