Blindsided by Katy Lee

Author:Katy Lee
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-07-05T07:00:00+00:00

TWELVE

“Ethan! What do you think you’re doing?” Roni swung around to face him. He ignored her shocked and irate expression to keep his eyes on the woman Roni loved as a mother. A woman who could be the enemy within her walls.

Ethan sized up the petite woman, early sixties, chestnut hair with gray at the temples and pulled back into a bun at the nape of her neck. Her yellow blouse and tan pants were crisp and of high quality. She looked as though she could be the owner of the estate and not the hired help.

“You said you were tired of appearances. That means asking the tough questions to get to the truth. If Ms. Daniels loves you like you think she does, then she won’t mind.”

The maid brought her arms down to her side. “It’s all right, Roni. I’ll answer whatever you want, Agent Gunn.”

Clay rushed forward, stepping in front of the maid. “Oh, this is insane! Cora would never put Veronica in harm’s way. How dare you suggest that she would.”

“Clayton.” Ms. Daniels put her hand on his forearm and let it linger. One might say even held on as a united front. “I have nothing to hide.”

Ethan eyed Roni and saw she, too, watched the friendly hand gesture between the maid and the uncle. There was a closeness between the two that went beyond employer and employee.

“How long has this been going on?” Roni asked. “And don’t lie and tell me I’m wrong. That’s why you were at his house when I called, isn’t it?”

Cora inhaled sharply but quickly regained her regal-like composure. She did remove her hand slowly from Clay’s arm and folded her own at her front.

“I told you why she was there,” Clay Spencer snarled. “You’re crossing the line, missy. What Cora does in her free time is none of your business. You don’t own her.”

“Own her?” Roni recoiled. She looked to Maddie sitting uneasily on the edge of the sofa. “I think I’ve had enough of people owning people. It makes me sick.”

“Then let her make her own choices, even if you don’t agree.”

Roni locked gazes with her maid. “You want to retire. Is that what this is about?”

“I just want to hold you right now. I have been beside myself with fear that I would never see you again. I thank God that you are home and safe. Nothing else matters right now.”

Cora stepped forward for Roni again. Roni moved to meet her and took the older woman gently in her arms. It seemed the two melted into each other.

Ethan took in the faces around the room. Everyone except Clay watched with rapt attention and small smiles of understanding. They all knew of the bond between Roni and Cora and respected it as a mother’s and child’s.

Everyone except Clay Spencer.

Why? Jealousy of their relationship? Did he harbor feelings for Cora all these years and, with Roni in the way, couldn’t act on them? Was that the reason he wanted Roni married

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