The Complete Arms of Grace Series by Eleanor Chance

Author:Eleanor Chance [Chance, Eleanor]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781951870003
Publisher: Darlington Publishing
Published: 2019-12-02T22:00:00+00:00

Grace found a table by the window with a clear view of the trees. She arranged their donuts, coffee, and hot apple-cider and nodded in satisfaction.

Johnny picked up a donut and said, "When is everyone coming for dinner?"

"Around six."

"Six!" Johnny groaned. "That late? Can't they come earlier?"

"Auntie Alec and Uncle Adam don't get home from work until at least five. They need time to change and get their kids ready. I'm sure you'll survive."

"Might not," he said, just loud enough for her to hear. "I’ll have to wait longer to go to Darnell's." Johnny took a bite of his donut and rolled his eyes in pleasure. "I forgot how good these are."

Grace took a bite, too. "They are. I wish they sold these all year instead of just in the fall."

"You might get sick of them if they did."

"Good point," she said and wiped her hands. "Why did Darnell give me the evil eye when I picked you up?"

Johnny kept his eyes on his donuts. "You know how he is. Moody."

"Felt like more than that."

Johnny shoved half a donut in his mouth and took forever to chew it. He sipped some hot cider and put his mug down slowly. "He's mad cause you wouldn't let me go home with him and you’re making me wait until after dinner. One time he called you Hitler.”

"That's harsh and more than a little unfair. Is that what you think?"

Johnny looked up from his donut. "Course not."

"This wasn't about being strict. I love our traditions and spending time with you, and we had our dinner planned long before Darnell invited you. We should honor our commitments."

"You sound like Dad. I didn't make the dinner commitment."

"Sometimes I wish you wouldn't spend so much time with Darnell. I like him, but he can be mouthy, and you're mouthier after you've been with him."

The look Johnny gave her made her wish she could suck the words back into her mouth. The last thing she wanted was to alienate him more after he'd agreed to come with her.

Johnny lowered his eyes. "He knows you don't like him. He doesn't like you, either."

"I didn't say I don't like him. I just said he can be mouthy. His mom is one of my best friends, and I don't like the way he treats her. Why don't you hang out with Kyle and Damien anymore? You've been friends since you were three."

"We still hang out at school. Can’t I like Darnell and Ty, too?"

Grace rubbed her forehead. Their conversation had taken a nosedive and it was her fault. "I'm sorry, Johnny. Of course, you can. I'm just taking my frustrations out on you. Should I talk to Darnell's mom? I don't want them thinking I don't like him."

"No, don't do that. It'll only make things worse. I'll say something tonight."

"I appreciate that." Grace slowly chewed her donut to give her time to think of a way to get back on track. She patted his hand and smiled. "Thanks for coming today. I know you'd rather be with your friends.

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