Beautiful Bridges (Bridges Brothers Book 3) by Lia Fairchild

Author:Lia Fairchild [Fairchild, Lia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-05-13T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Justice

“Look, doll face, you know I’d do anything for you, but I’m starting to have second thoughts about this.” Though her words sound as though she is about to bolt, Gretchen pulls her glasses down from the perch on top of her blond head and begins looking at the menu.

We’re sitting in her and Kaylee’s favorite place to eat brunch, waiting for the woman herself to show up. Only problem is, Gretchen didn’t mention the fact that this fundraiser planning session includes me. “I appreciate that, Gretchen, and I don’t want to cause problems between you two, but like I told you, I’m desperate.”

She pulls her glasses off her nose and pins me with a serious gaze. “I just can’t believe I agreed to this without knowing all the details. You’re lucky I trust you with my daughter.”

“I know. Honestly, I’m not just trying to protect my own ass here. I want to respect Kaylee’s privacy. I mean, how much more would she hate me if I went blabbing to her mom about stuff?”

Resting an elbow on the table, she tilts her head at me. “She hates you?” Before I can respond, she adds, “And what kind of stuff are we talking about here?”

“Honestly, I don’t think so. But we had a…misunderstanding. I think. It’s the only reason I can think of for why she won’t answer my calls or texts.” And why she left New York early. The next day, I tried reaching Kaylee all afternoon. Then I went to a party with Elise. She could tell I was upset and worried and said she’d go alone, but I felt guilty bailing on her . Probably a mistake, since I spent the whole time talking about Kaylee. I didn’t tell Elise all that happened, but she said I must have done something wrong because there’s no reason any woman in their right mind wouldn’t answer my calls—her words not mine.

“Well, that clears it up.” Gretchen glances at the door, her body language nervous. “I’m holding you to your promise. If she won’t give you a chance, then as soon as we go over the final lineup of models, you’re gone.”

“Scout’s honor.”

“Somehow I doubt you were ever a boy scout.”

If I thought Gretchen looked nervous, I’m sure I surpassed her when Kaylee walks through the door and heads this way. We lock eyes, and I can see her lips thin out and disappear. Pissed as hell, she’s still the most beautiful thing in the room. I’ve had Kaylee on my ass plenty of times, but this time is different. She’s looking at me like I shot her puppy, and I didn’t do anything wrong.

“Really, mother?” Kaylee says in a clipped tone.

Gretchen and I stand and the two women hug. I pull out Kaylee’s chair, and she sits without looking at me. When we are all seated, no one says anything and neither of them look at me. Staring at Kaylee now, all I can think about is that night. The feel of her skin against mine, the scent of her hair, the way her mouth moved against mine.

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