The Duke's Brother (Billionaire Royals Book 4) by Sophia Summers

Author:Sophia Summers [Summers, Sophia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-07-22T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Jenneca couldn’t believe the support! Everyone had come to help. They all gathered in the front area of the bakery. Alonzo pulled chairs from the back and soon everyone was sitting, talking loudly and eating bread. They had spread word to all the neighbors that whatever they could bake with the supplies they had they’d share with all. So people dropped in and out, eating bread, joking with her friends. Jenneca had never felt such a strong sense of family in her community.

The deputy Mayor came to talk with Tripp and their frowns and worry lines indicated not all was well with Grevena.

Jorge sat at her side, full of kind words and support. He had stepped back from any physical advances and had just offered verbal support and help whenever he saw the chance.

Tripp had refused to look at her once Jorge arrived and she could tell by his ready stance near the door he was waiting for a reason to leave, on to other projects.

She stood and approached him. “Where are we off to next?”

He widened his eyes. “I didn’t think you would want to continue.”

“Of course I do.” She cared about the village almost as much as her own bakery.

“But you have company…”

“They can be put to work too. I say we get everyone working.”

A hint of disappointment flickered for a moment and then a look of hopeful realization. “Great idea. We can start on this street. Supplies are coming, hammers, crow bars, wood. A dumpster will be dropped at the end of the street.”

She nodded. “Ok, let’s get them going, and then where do we need to go next?”

“Do you really want to come with me?” His eyes now held hope and a hint of something else.

“I would. If you’ll have me.”

The deputy mayor stepped back inside at that moment. Tripp whispered something to him and he nodded, relief filling his face. He cleared his throat. ”May I have your attention? I have just heard that you are willing to help us clean up, stabilize and protect these homes and shops, at least until we get a construction crew in here?”

Jorge stood. “We are. Put us to work.” He made his way over to Jenneca’s side. “Many of us have training to get back to. J. C. as well, but we have at least a couple days to do whatever you need.” He put his hand on Jenneca’s elbow and she felt so much gratitude for his willingness to help, and for the reminder that she had somewhere to be also. She glanced at her brother. He was watching her, his gaze flicked from Jorge to Tripp and back to her with an amused sparkle in his face. But he nodded and mouthed. “You should go.”

Did he mean she should go right now with Tripp, or did he mean go train for the ski team? She would have to ask him later.

The deputy mayor split them into groups and Tripp and Jenneca were put together. Jorge was placed in charge of a team to clear the street.

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