The Bride Spy (Civil War Brides Book 3) by Piper Davenport

Author:Piper Davenport [Davenport, Piper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-01-01T16:00:00+00:00

THE NEXT MONTH flew by for Christopher. The Maddens returned as planned, and Hannah went back to their home, while Gwen returned to her parents. Christopher was once again left alone in his townhouse, and where he used to enjoy his freedom, he now cursed the loneliness without Hannah. He spent as much time at the Maddens’ as he could until he had to leave in the evenings and came home feeling empty without her, despite the daisies he filled the house with.

One afternoon he and Clayton surprised the girls with a picnic basket and an offer for lunch in the park. The couples made the short walk to the city’s favorite outdoor place to see and be seen and found it filled with people enjoying the sunny day.

“Oh, look. Margaret’s here,” Emma said and grabbed Hannah’s hand. “Clayton? Do you mind if I introduce her to Hannah?”

Clayton smiled. “Not at all. We’ll be over by the willows.”

Christopher released Hannah with a squeeze of her hand, and Emma pulled her over to meet her friend. Introductions were made, and after a few minutes of small talk, the girls made their way back to the men.

Emma gripped Hannah’s arm and stalled. Hannah glanced up at her and then toward Christopher. He stood with a tall blonde woman, whose dress was entirely too low cut. She was touching Christopher as they talked, despite his attempt to deflect her hand. Hannah pushed down her jealousy. “Who’s that?”

Emma sighed. “Delilah Patton.”

“Emma,” Hannah growled. “Who is Delilah Patton?”

“Stay calm.”

“Emma,” Hannah seethed.

“According to Gwen, she’s someone who’s had her eye on Christopher.”

“Like a girlfriend?”

“More like an ex... although, I don’t think they made it official.”

“She’s all over him, isn’t that frowned upon?” Hannah scowled. “Chris will barely hold my hand in public.”

Emma frowned. “She’s pretty bold. But don’t worry, she’s got nothing on you.” She moved forward and grasped Hannah’s hand. “Come on.”

Delilah laughed and laid her hand on Christopher’s forearm as they approached. “Oh, Chris, you are so funny.”

Clayton coughed into his hand, and Christopher raised a guilty face to Hannah.

Clayton held his hand out to Emma and smiled. “Sweetheart. Do you remember Miss Patton?”

Emma took his hand and gave a slight nod. “It’s nice to see you again.”

Hannah’s glance at Christopher quickly turned to a glare when he didn’t physically remove the hand that Delilah had slipped into the crook of his elbow. Emma pulled Hannah close.

Christopher glanced at Delilah. “Delilah, this is Miss Nelson.”

Delilah nodded regally, and Hannah raised an eyebrow at Christopher. He didn’t elaborate on their relationship... or remove her hand from his arm.

“Are you a friend of Christopher’s?” Delilah asked.

Hannah bit her lip and then forced a smile. “You could say that.”

“Hannah is staying with Emma while she’s in town,” Christopher said.

“Oh?” Delilah mused and smiled up at Christopher. “So, acquaintances, then?”

Clayton coughed into his gloved fist and Hannah narrowed her eyes at Christopher.

Christopher shifted from foot to foot. “Yes.”

“We’re going with that, are we, Mister Butler?” Hannah challenged and squeezed Emma’s hand so hard, she whimpered and yanked it way.

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