One Perfect Spring by Irene Hannon

Author:Irene Hannon [Hannon, Irene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FIC042040, FIC027020, Love-letters—Fiction
ISBN: 9781441246479
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2014-03-12T16:00:00+00:00

14

As the doorbell chimed, Maureen took a steadying breath. Prayer had led her to this moment, and she would not let second thoughts undermine her resolve. God would see her through—whatever the outcome.

She rose and summoned up a smile for Keith. “Excuse me while I get that.”

“If you’re expecting company, I could finish my update by phone later. I was about done, anyway.”

“No—that’s okay. Besides, I had one other thing I wanted to talk to you about, if you can spare a few more minutes.”

He shrugged. “Sure.”

Smoothing a hand down her skirt, she walked to the door and pulled it open.

David turned from perusing his assistant’s car. “Is Keith here?”

“Yes. He was giving me an update, but we were just finishing.” She managed to hold onto her tremulous smile. “I appreciate you coming a little early.”

“It was my pleasure.” He gave her a discreet but appreciative scan and dropped his voice. “You look very lovely today.”

“Thank you.” The linen skirt and crisp blouse had been a smart choice. The attire for his grandson’s birthday party might be casual, but David could have stepped out of the pages of GQ. No jeans for this guy. Razor-creased slacks, open-necked shirt, summer blazer that set well on his broad shoulders.

Talk about distinguished looking.

Plus, the man had the physique of someone half his age.

Their gazes met, and she got lost in the blue of his eyes.

Only when the sound of a throat being cleared finally penetrated her consciousness did she remember her other guest.

She turned. Surprise lurked in the depths of Keith’s eyes as his gaze darted from her to David.

“I, uh, should probably be going. David.” He acknowledged the other man with a cautious nod from across the foyer.

“Actually . . . I hope you’ll stay a few more minutes.” She tightened her grip on the knob. “There’s something I’d like to share with the two of you.”

They gave her an inquisitive look, but David spoke first as he moved into the house. “I’m sure we’d both like to hear whatever you have to say.”

Since that didn’t leave Keith much choice, he followed his boss back to the living room and retook his seat.

After both declined her offer of a beverage, she perched on the edge of the upholstered chair by the fireplace. It would have been so much more comforting to sit beside David on the couch—but leaving some space between them would allow her to better observe the reactions of the two men.

She cleared her throat. “Given all you’ve both done for me, I felt I owed you a few more details of my story . . . including how I got myself into the predicament that precipitated the adoption.”

David gave a firm shake of his head. “That’s not necessary, Maureen. We intend to see this through no matter what.”

“I know that. And I’m grateful. But I’d like to share this with you—and I feel confident, after getting to know you both over these past few weeks, that you’ll respect my privacy and keep it to yourselves.

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