Mending His Past by Kristen Iten

Author:Kristen Iten
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2020-04-30T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

A quiet stroll down Main Street was just what Olivia needed after a long day sitting in the sun at the flea market. Trent and Molly walked on either side of her, the three of them clutching waffle cones piled high with hand-churned ice cream.

Sport kept a watchful eye on Molly’s sweet treat, licking his chops every so often. To any casual passerby, they would have looked like the perfect middle-class American family out for an after-dinner walk. What Kat wouldn’t give to see this. Olivia found herself smiling more than she had in a long time, and it wasn’t because of her double-dipped butter pecan ice cream.

“Now that that dog has started eating again, I don’t know how to get him to slow down.” Trent reached down and patted Sport.

“I guess that’s a good problem to have,” Olivia said. “Watch your ice cream, Molly. Don’t let it get too close to Sport’s nose. He’ll think you’re giving it to him.”

Molly held her cone dangerously close to the dog’s snout. “I can share.”

Trent guided her little hand away from the dog and moved Sport to his other side, giving Molly a bit more space. “Maybe you’d better wait to share until you’re all done eating what you want. You can save the last bite for Sport. Little girls shouldn’t eat food dogs have licked.”

Olivia’s brows raised with surprised approval. Wow, he really is good with kids!

Trent glanced over and caught her staring. “What?”

“Nothing. I’m just impressed.”

A deep shade of red crept up Trent’s neck. “I didn’t want her to eat after the dog, that’s all.”

“Do you know how many single guys would have thought about that?”

Trent shrugged.

“Not many,” she said. “You two are going to be just fine tomorrow. I don’t know why I ever hesitated. You’re already looking out for her.”

“I don’t claim to be any great expert, but you’re right. Molly will be well cared for tomorrow. I won’t let anything happen to her. I’ve led my fair share of escort details and I’ve never lost a charge yet.”

Olivia stifled a smile at Trent’s sudden transformation into Sergeant Roland, officer in charge of the toddler brigade. “Just try to remember that you’re not on guard duty tomorrow. Think of it more like a play-date.”

Trent’s expression grew serious. “Of course. What are the expectations for a play-date? Fill me in on all the details and I’ll make it happen.”

Olivia’s amusement melted away, leaving her with tender feelings of gratitude toward Trent. “You’re taking this very seriously, aren’t you?”

“Absolutely. The daughter of Olivia Malone deserves only the best. Now, what do I need to know about play-dates?”

“Well, when it comes to play-dates, most kids I know… play.”

Trent licked his cone, capturing the melted ice cream beginning to run down the sides. His intense gaze was laser focused on Olivia as he waited for her to continue with her briefing. “And?”

“That’s it. Play-dates are about playtime. Sometimes there are snacks involved, but that’s big league stuff—you know, graham crackers and juice boxes? That sort of thing.

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