To Kiss a Prince by Shéa MacLeod

Author:Shéa MacLeod
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sunwalker Press

Chapter 6

"Did the boys get off to school all right?" Bella cleared her throat as she entered the kitchen. I was cleaning up the enormous mess the boys' breakfast had created, as I'd promised Viola. It was Friday, and so far the weekday routine had gone surprisingly well. Oh, there'd been the odd hiccup here and there. Like the day Reece had refused to wear his uniform and deliberately smeared currant jelly on his white shirt. Or the day we were late because Riley had locked himself in the bathroom. I'd had to go to the headmistress's office to explain that one. But all in all, we were slipping into a routine that worked for us.

"Sure. Everything went fine."

"Excellent." She hesitated as if she wanted to say more. She adjusted the lapels of her red power suit, clearly uncomfortable.

I waited for her to spill. Finally she did.

"I want you to take the day off."

I stared at her, still clutching the damp dishrag. "Excuse me?"

"Not today, of course. I have a very important client meeting. But tomorrow."

I frowned. "I thought you preferred I take Sundays off so you could work Saturdays." I'd only worked the previous Sunday because I had just arrived and was getting to know the boys, plus Bella had had an appointment she couldn't get out of.

"True, but I'm starting to believe Meg and John knew what they were about when they made me the boys' guardian. I think it's time I took a more active role with them."

I had my doubts about her ability to handle them. I guessed she'd put on her rose-colored glasses when it came to child rearing. "Okay. If you're sure."

"I am," she said firmly.

"Right. Then I guess I'll plan a little exploring."

"If you need any recommendations, please feel free to ask."

"Thanks," I said. "I will."

Bella nodded. "See you at dinner." Then she turned sharply on her stilettoes and strode from the room.

Well, well, well. This should be interesting.

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