No More Secrets by Cate Beauman

Author:Cate Beauman [Beauman, Cate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780997064155
Publisher: Cate Beauman

Chapter 17

Gwen walked into the bakery at nine a.m. sharp, well aware that there was never a good time for a business meeting during the high season. But Molly flipped the lock, then turned over the closed sign with a note telling customers that Carter Island Deli and Bakery would open again at ten.

“I still think we should be saving these for Sunday afternoons,” Gwen said as she walked into the Arts and Eats side of the business, where Callie already sat at one of the tables with three glasses of ice water and generous bowls of freshly cut fruit from the farm.

Molly followed behind. “No way. Sundays are for fun and family. No business talk allowed.” She pulled out her chair, taking a seat. “That’s the rule—and the only way to stay sane—during the busy months.”

Callie nodded, looking gorgeous and maternal while she stroked her hands over her ever-growing belly. “I agree. We had fun at the barbecue. Talking numbers and strategy would have ruined it.”

Sighing, Gwen sat next to Molly, a little grumpy and out of sorts. “You’re right. I just hate that you have to close down once a week, even if it’s just for a little while.”

“It doesn’t bother me.” Molly plucked up a blueberry, tossing it in her mouth. “I enjoy the break, actually.”

Callie gestured to her sneakers as she wiggled her feet on the opposite chair. “It’s also a great opportunity to take a load off.”

Chewing her fruit, Molly narrowed her eyes, studying Gwen. “You look tired. More than usual.”

“Gee, thanks.” Gwen batted her lashes as she curved her lips, realizing that the extra few minutes she’d spent on her concealer had been a waste of time. She’d barely slept at all last night. She’d been too busy tossing and turning, replaying the many glorious moments of her make-out session with Cade. “Eventually, you, too, will discover that motherhood isn’t for weenies.” Although, the cruel irony was that Kaitlyn had actually slept until five a.m., completely exhausted after her trip to Kay’s with Grandma and Grandpa.

Molly snagged a strawberry next. “It’s definitely not. You and Callie are totally rocking the mom thing. I’m looking forward to joining the club in a few more months.”

Callie sighed as she helped herself to her own bowl of fruit, her big blue eyes dreamy as she smiled. “I can hardly wait for all of our kids to play together. Cousins. They’re going to be such good friends.”

Gwen grinned, loving the idea, too. “Cade was telling me that the splash pad will be opening soon. Next summer, we’ll have to take Kaitlyn and Ava.”

Callie beamed. “It’s a date.”

“So,” Molly said, crossing her arms on the table. “You mentioned Cade. Let’s talk about him. What’s going on with you two?”

“She’s always so subtle,” Callie teased, sitting farther up in her seat. “But since we’re on the subject…”

Gwen rolled her eyes, chuckling. “You two really want to hear this?”

“Yes,” they said in unison, both of their gazes undivided and trained on her.

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