Love Walks In by Samantha Chase

Author:Samantha Chase
Language: swe
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Published: 2016-02-04T19:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

“So the refrigerator is stocked and there are clean linens on the bed. If you need extra towels, they’re here in the linen closet.” Zoe walked around the small apartment with a wide smile on her face. “We have cable and there are extra pillows and—”

“Zoe?” Hugh interrupted.

“Hmm?”

“We’ve got it. The place isn’t that big. If it’s not here, we won’t need it.”

She made a face at him. “I’m just making sure you’re comfortable. So sue me.”

He put his arm around her and kissed her on the forehead. “That won’t be necessary. But seriously, we’ll be fine.” He looked at Aubrey. “Right?”

She nodded. “I can’t thank you enough for letting us stay here. I know we could have gone to a hotel, but this is much cozier.”

Zoe seemed to visibly relax. “It’s a great little place. And we don’t get to see Hugh nearly enough. He’s normally globe-trotting someplace.”

“Well, you won’t be seeing too much of me this time either. I’ve got some property to look at and I plan on helping Dad out with the yard. I want to show Aubrey around town, too.”

“Just make sure you make time for dinner tomorrow. It’s my only request. I’m forcing everyone to take tomorrow off to come here for dinner.”

“Who’s everyone?” Aubrey asked.

“Ian, Aidan, Quinn, Anna, the two of you…” She stopped. “If you were going to be here next weekend, you could have met Darcy and Owen. They’re both going to be in town.”

Hugh looked at her quizzically. “I didn’t have any idea. Why didn’t anyone tell me? I would have put off my visit for a week.”

“It just sort of happened that way. Darcy wasn’t due to come home, but when she heard about all the work going on at the house, she got anxious to see it, and Owen didn’t need much prodding when Aidan told him what was going on. ”

“Oh dear Lord,” Hugh said with a chuckle. “Don’t let him use any power tools.”

“Why?” Aubrey asked. “He’s not handy?”

“My brother is a brilliant scientist. His brain works in ways that constantly baffle me. But he’s got two left hands and he overthinks everything. He’ll end up hurting himself without lifting a finger.”

Zoe chimed in. “Owen has his own skills.”

“Oh, I completely agree. And as long as he sticks to pencils and paper, typing on the computer, and looking through a telescope, we’re all going to be fine. Trust me, Zoe. Give him simple tasks—raking leaves, picking up lunch—but don’t let him actually do anything.”

She sighed. “Fine. I’m sure Aidan is aware of this already, right?”

Hugh nodded. “Just tell Aidan to have extra helpers on hand while Owen’s here so it looks like he’s really not necessary. No need to make him feel bad.”

“Aww…look at you being all concerned for your brother’s feelings. That’s very sweet.” She stood on tiptoe to kiss his cheek. “You are amazing.”

“And that is my cue to leave.” Zoe made her way to the door. “You have my number if you need me.

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