Beloved by Robin Lee Hatcher - Where The Heart Lives 03 - Beloved

Author:Robin Lee Hatcher - Where The Heart Lives 03 - Beloved [Hatcher, Robin Lee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781611738780
Publisher: Center Point
Published: 2012-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

SIXTEEN

Tyson shared his opinion about the dog with Diana, and soon everyone in the household called the mutt Trouble. Even Ned.

One thing could be said about the boy—he kept his word. In the days that followed, while Trouble was too weak to go up and down the stairs on his own four legs, Ned carried him outside several times a day. The boy also coaxed food down him when no one else could and got him to drink water too. Ned rarely left the dog alone.

Not that Tyson saw much of that devotion firsthand. He heard about it from Diana over supper after long days of campaign work, days spent delivering speeches in Boise and other towns, days spent handling a multitude of details that would drive an accountant mad. He’d been so busy with the campaign, in fact, he forgot they were hosting a dinner party on Friday.

When he walked in the door—tired and wanting nothing more than a quiet few hours spent conversing with his wife—Upchurch informed him Robert had laid out Tyson’s evening attire and was waiting upstairs to assist him.

“And Mrs. Applegate?”

“I believe she is dressing as well, sir.”

“Thank you, Upchurch. When are our guests expected to arrive?”

“Within the hour.”

He swallowed a sigh and headed up the stairs to his bedchamber. His valet was waiting in his room, as Upchurch had said.

“Good evening, sir,” Robert greeted.

“Good evening.” He removed his tie and loosened his collar. “I suppose the house has been in somewhat of an uproar today.”

“Indeed, sir. But Mrs. Cuddy runs her kitchen like an army sergeant. She and Upchurch will make certain the evening goes off without a hitch.”

“I believe it.”

Tyson changed out of his business suit and into one suitable for a semiformal dinner in the home. It occurred to him as Robert finished with his tie that he probably should inquire about their guests. He knew the Waverleys were coming, but for the life of him, he couldn’t recall who else was to be in attendance. He wasn’t certain he’d asked Diana after providing her with a list of possibilities.

He would ask her now.

But as he left his bedroom, the doorbell rang, announcing the arrival of the first of their guests. And when he looked, he saw Diana had preceded him down the staircase and was moving into the center of the entry hall. He hurried after her so she wouldn’t be alone when Upchurch opened the door.

Diana glanced at him as he stepped to her side. He knew her well enough to recognize her anxiety.

“You look beautiful,” he said softly.

She gave him a nervous smile.

Upchurch announced, “Justice Samuel Waverley and Mrs. Waverley. Mr. Brook Calhoun.”

Cold surprise shot through Tyson as his gaze darted to the front entrance. The two men removed their hats in unison, followed by their gloves, and handed the items to the butler.

Iris Waverley stepped up to Diana and the two women clasped hands.

“We’re delighted you could come,” Diana said.

“We wouldn’t have missed it, my dear. My, what a lovely home.

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