Minor Adjustments by Rachael Renee Anderson

Author:Rachael Renee Anderson [Anderson, Rachael Renee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Women's Fiction, Domestic Life, Genre Fiction, Family Life
Amazon: B00685LQGS
Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc.
Published: 2011-11-13T14:00:00+00:00

Today, however, there was only one set of brown eyes watching her. “Where’s Ryan?” she asked.

“In bed. He had a busy day and was . . . well, let’s just say that cranky is putting it nicely.”

“Were there any fish involved?” Stella teased.

“No, and please don’t mention fish around him. I know I promised to buy him some more once we got here, but he hasn’t asked about it yet, and I’m hoping he’ll forget.”

Stella laughed. A lone blue Betta swam in a fishbowl on her bookcase next to a few goldfish in another bowl—a good-bye gift from Ryan. Stella had promised to take good care of his pets, but so far, five goldfish had died. At least the Betta still seemed to be healthy. “Two goldfish were dead when I got to the office this morning,” Stella admitted. “I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.”

“They miss Ryan.”

“They must. Maybe I should frame a picture of him and put it on the table next to them. Do you think that would work?”

“Would you want it to?”

Stella shook her head. “Probably not. I don’t mind the Betta, but the goldfish are boring and pretty disgusting when they’re floating on top of the water. If they didn’t remind me of Ryan, I’d have dumped them down the loo days ago.”

“So the truth comes out. You’re not all heart after all.”

“Not where fish are concerned.”

Devon chuckled and then cleared his throat. “Um, there’s a reason I called without Ryan tonight. I need to talk to you.”

“What about?” When he didn’t answer right away, Stella’s heart thumped a little faster. Was something going on with Ryan? Was he okay?

“I’ve decided to take Ryan with me to Chicago.”

Stella blinked. “Why? Who will take care of him while you’re at work?”

“Beth.”

Beth. That name again. The way Devon looked away from her made it sound ominous. Like he was preparing her for something bad, something Stella wouldn’t want to hear. Then don’t say it.

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