Jailbird by Heather Huffman

Author:Heather Huffman [Huffman, Heather]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Crime, free ebook, love story, Starting Over, heather huffman, jailbird
Publisher: Heather Huffman
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

With Charlie gone and so much hanging on the events of the week, I was happy to have a project to keep my mind busy. Gabrielle was a big help, taking it upon herself to clean the office while I attacked the mountain of papers that needed to be filed. The first few callers were surprised to hear my voice. After that, I got the impression that people were calling just to confirm for themselves that the rumor was true. Either that, or Charlie had what was surely a record number of people suddenly interested in estate planning.

Either way, other than a brief sandwich break, we worked right up until time to pick Cara up from school. The two girls seemed to have taken right to the idea of having a sister. Other than a break to eat dinner, they spent the rest of the evening with their heads bent in conversation. That left me largely to my own devices. I tended the horses then spent some time putting together travel gear for Gabrielle and me.

No matter how busy I stayed, that didn’t make bedtime any easier. It was amazing how quickly I’d become not only accustomed to, but dependent on, Charlie’s presence to feel at ease. I hugged his pillow close and closed my eyes, allowing his scent to lull me to sleep.

The next two days were much the same, with the addition of some time spent doing Internet research from Charlie’s computer at work. It had been a long time since I’d used the computer with any regularity, but I muddled my way through with Gabrielle’s help and found what I needed.

In fact, I was so busy with preparations that I was still scurrying to put the finishing touches on dinner when Charlie pulled into the drive. Just as he’d predicted, the case had wrapped up that afternoon. Now we would wait.

None of that mattered when I heard the crunch of gravel under his wheels, though. I dropped the towel in my hand and darted out the door to greet him. Cara was right on my heels and Gabrielle lagged behind.

I flew into his arms, burying my face in his neck as he swung me around. He set me down and kissed me thoroughly before scooping Cara into his arms for her twirling hug. When he set her down, she got a big kiss on the top of her head. Gabrielle watched the scene with a bit of trepidation.

“Want a turn?” he opened his arms and smiled at Gabrielle.

“No thanks,” she shook her head, her expression clearly saying she thought he was nuts.

“Let me know if you change your mind,” he gave her a half-hug and a wink.

“Sure….”

“How did it go?” I wrapped my arm around his waist as Cara grabbed his hand. Neither of us wanted to let him go.

“Well, I think. I’ll be glad to get the verdict, though. I guess I’ll hang out there tomorrow and Friday so I’m nearby if they call us back… wow, it smells good in here.

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