His Two Little Blessings by Mia Ross

Author:Mia Ross
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mills & Boon Love Inspired
Published: 2018-08-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

It’s not every day that a retired movie star asks you over to her beautiful home for lunch.

Especially when you both live in a tiny town like Liberty Creek, Emma added silently as she turned onto a wide lane that led to a graceful circular drive. The dark gray color told her everything had recently been paved, and she recalled how the path used to be nothing but dirt and weeds poking up through a thin layer of gravel. The dilapidated house that used to stand here was gone, replaced by a grand Colonial with an expansive front porch and wings out to either side of the enormous double oak doors that beckoned visitors to come inside.

Sam’s largest rehab project to date, he referred to it as his pride and joy. The woman who lived there had given him a purpose when he’d needed one, and her daughter had shown the good sense to look beyond Sam’s reserved manner to the wonderful heart that beat so steadily beneath it. Emma would always be grateful to both of them for helping her beloved older brother rediscover the happiness life could bring.

Affectionately referred by her family as “The Diva,” Daphne Mills glided out onto the porch and extended her arms in a welcoming gesture. Dressed in the casual elegance that had been her style during her Hollywood career, Emma knew that the sparkling rings and bracelet she wore were the real McCoy. But all those gems couldn’t match the delight shining in those famous violet eyes.

After embracing Emma warmly, Daphne stepped back and beamed at her. “You look wonderful. Are you counting the days until you get your summer vacation?”

She summoned a smile that she didn’t quite feel. “Summer’s the best time for painting, so I always find plenty of ways to enjoy it.”

The older woman eyed her suspiciously before putting an arm around her shoulders for a quick squeeze. In the trademark Southern accent that gave her so much of her charm, she said, “You’re a terrible actress, honey. You don’t have to keep up that brave front when you’re with me. I’ve been through more jobs than you can shake a stick at, and I know how hard it is waiting to hear about one that you want more than anything. Now, come in and tell me all about what you’ve been up to lately.”

She’d known Daphne for over a year now, but it still felt weird to be talking to the former film star as if they were two regular people chatting with each other. Gracious and engaging, she made Emma feel like the most important visitor she’d ever had. Where she got all that self-assurance from baffled Emma, but then she recalled the grit Holly had shown from the moment she’d come to town with her son, Chase, determined to make a better life for them both. Apparently, confidence was a Mills family trait.

Just like it was for her brothers and so many other Calhouns, Emma mused with a mental sigh.

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