When Love Came to Town by Lenora Worth

Author:Lenora Worth
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2001-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

“You sure are making a lot of noise,” Mick told Lorna a few minutes later.

She whirled around, inhaled deeply, then tried to ignore the feathering of butterflies hopelessly trapped in her stomach. But how could she ignore the effect this man had on her? Or the lasting impression his kiss had left in her heart and head?

She was certainly going to give it her best shot.

“Found them,” she said, holding up two big glass mixing bowls. “Got to get back to the restaurant.”

“Just hold on a minute,” he said, reaching out to catch her arm, as she tried to slip by.

From her spot at the stove, Rosie Lee cast them an amused look, then quickly brought her gaze back to the pork roast she’d prepared for dinner.

But Lorna knew exactly what her friend was thinking. Not wanting to give Rosie Lee the satisfaction of witnessing one of her tirades, Lorna glanced down at Mick’s hand. “I have to get back—”

“Okay, then, I’ll walk with you.”

He took the bowls right out of her arms. “Busy night, huh?”

“Ah, yes.” She had no choice but to start walking. “Don’t you want to stay and sample Rosie Lee’s pork roast with lemon pepper?”

“Save me a bite, will you, Rosie Lee?” he said over his shoulder.

“Of course,” Rosie Lee answered. Lorna didn’t miss the slight smile curving the woman’s lips.

“Really, Mick, I can carry those myself. Stay here and enjoy your dinner with the family.”

“I’d rather walk with you. Nice night, don’t you think?”

Lorna decided he wasn’t going to take no for an answer, so she had to be polite, at least. She’d tried really hard to avoid him these past few days, but it hadn’t been easy. He’d shown up at the restaurant every night, sitting there with a menu in front of him as his gaze followed her. Mick had become a loyal customer.

If she didn’t at least talk to him, he’d probably spend another evening sampling way too much French cuisine. So she answered his question with politeness and grace, hoping those two attributes would hide her agitation and agony. “Yes, it’s a bit warm, but nice. The gardens are looking much better, though, thanks to your crew.”

“Yeah, the mud’s dried up and everything is getting back into shape. We talked with the landscaper earlier today. He’s already getting new flowers in place. Seems to have a lot of nervous energy, that one.”

“Justin is a hard worker,” Lorna replied, glad to be talking about a safe, comfortable subject such as gardening. “And he has a major crush on Lacey.”

“Oh, really?”

“They’ve known each other for years, since we came here. But I don’t think she’s interested. They’re good friends, though.”

“You Dorsette women tend to have a lot of men friends, I do believe.”

They were nearing the summerhouse now, which only made Lorna remember being there with him the other morning. She also remembered how she’d lashed out at him. Obviously, he wasn’t holding that against her anymore. But she didn’t want to

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