Spring Blossoms at Mill Grange by Jenny Kane

Author:Jenny Kane [Willis, Geo]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781838938130
Publisher: Head of Zeus

Thirty

Saturday April 4th

‘Wow, now that’s a car.’

As Shaun pulled up next to the old-style Bentley, Thea admired the navy bodywork. ‘Sam’s parents must still be here.’

‘Does that mean we should make ourselves scarce, or do you think it’s okay to go inside?’

Thea swung her car door open and hopped out, stretching her legs. ‘I’m sure it’s fine to go in, which is just as well, because I’m bursting for a pee.’

Smiling as Thea darted towards the backdoor, Shaun unlocked the car boot just as Tom and Helen appeared from around the side of the house.

‘Need help with your luggage?’

‘Thanks, Tom.’ Shaun’s eyes widened as he noticed they were holding hands. ‘Looks like a lot’s been happening in our absence.’

Helen glanced at their hands self-consciously. ‘Oh you know life at Mill Grange, nothing stays the same for long.’

‘Yep, nothing like a historical house for constant change.’ Shaun laughed as he shook Tom’s hand.

Grinning, Helen said, ‘Actually, we didn’t think anyone would be around. We haven’t told anyone yet, so…’

‘So mum’s the word for now.’

‘Although,’ Tom exchanged glances with Helen as he said, ‘Tina and Mabel both guessed, so it’s not like no one knows, we just aren’t broadcasting until we’ve spoken to Dylan.’

‘Got it.’ Shaun nodded. ‘I’m delighted for the pair of you. Thea will be too. She’s just dashed in to the loo. She told me you two had the hots for each other, as she put it, the day you arrived, Tom.’

Helen’s eyes widened. ‘Did she?’

‘Yep.’ Hauling a pair of overstuffed rucksacks from the boot of the car, Shaun paused. ‘Now I think about it, she was convinced that Tina and Sam would get together long before they did too.’

‘Spooky.’ Tom let go of Helen’s hand so he could take one of the heavy holdalls from Shaun. ‘Secret witchcraft?’

Helen pulled a bag of walking boots from the boot. ‘More likely she’s been talking to Minerva again.’

‘Sorry?’ Tom looked confused.

‘I’d almost forgotten she did that.’ Shaun smiled. ‘I haven’t heard Thea talk to Minerva for ages.’

Helen followed the men towards the house, explaining the Minerva situation to Tom. ‘Thea had a statute of the Goddess of Wisdom in the corner of her office when she worked at the Roman Baths. I often came in and found her in conversation with it.’

‘There are worse things to take advice from I guess.’ Tom’s eyebrows rose. ‘Perhaps I should get us a statue, then the next time we’re in a dither about what to do, we can ask it for guidance.’

Helen laughed. ‘That’s not a bad idea, although you do have to listen really really hard for an answer.’

‘Always a catch.’

Shaun pushed open the backdoor with his foot and checked along the corridor. ‘Should we dump our things and then get out of Sam’s way?’

Helen headed for the back stairs. ‘We were just considering heading to the pub.’

‘A plan with no drawbacks.’ Shaun took Helen’s bag from her. ‘Can you stay here and wait for Thea while we run stuff upstairs?’

‘Sure.’ As Shaun and Tom disappeared from view, Helen’s heart soared.

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