Vested Interest Box Set Books 1-3 by Moreland Melanie

Vested Interest Box Set Books 1-3 by Moreland Melanie

Author:Moreland, Melanie
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-988610-19-1
Publisher: Moreland Books Inc
Published: 2019-12-14T16:00:00+00:00


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I stayed the night. When Bentley got home, he was in an odd mood, almost giddy. It was rare for me to see him that animated, and I enjoyed his humor. Watching him and Emmy together was bittersweet. Their love shone brightly, and it hurt to see the way he doted on her, even though I was thrilled for her. She deserved to be happy.

We ordered pizza for dinner; he made us a pitcher of martinis and left us in the movie theater with a pile of chick flicks. I was relaxed, the tension of the past weeks easing off. It felt good to sit back and unwind. I slept well in the big bed in the guest room, safe and secure. After brunch, Bentley drove me home, still in a great mood. I was grateful he didn’t push me about Aiden, but he did surprise me by hugging me hard after he opened my door and helped me out of the car. I had to admit, his old-fashioned manners were a nice change.

“I’m here for you, Cami. Anything you need, you only have to ask.”

“Thanks, Bentley.”

“I mean it.”

I hugged him again. “I know.”

I paused outside the apartment, feeling some of my tension return. I hadn’t said anything to Emmy. My fears and worries seemed almost ridiculous when I stepped back and thought about it. It had been a rough few weeks, and some things had gone badly. I’d misplaced a couple of items. Forgotten some things. It happened. Once I settled back down, life would return to normal.

I wasn’t my mother. Even Dee said so.

Inside my apartment, I looked around, but everything was in its place. I hung up my coat and took my bag to my room, setting it on the chair. I grabbed a bottle of water from the kitchen and sat down to work on the assignment we’d been given on Friday. I liked to get them done as soon as possible, unlike some of my classmates who put them off until the last minute.

I worked away, stopping when Dee called.

“How’s it going?”

I grinned into the phone. “Living the dream.”

She chuckled. “Did you eat all your soup?”

“No, I’ll finish it tonight. I spent the day with Emmy yesterday after work.”

“Have fun?”

“Yes. We watched movies, ate popcorn, just hung out.”

“Was…?” Her voice trailed off.

“No. Just Emmy and me.”

“Okay.”

“How is it there?”

She sighed. “Awful. The case starts tomorrow, and my phone will be on silent most of the time. I’ll check in when I can.” I heard a voice behind her, and she told them she would be right there.

“I have to go. They just brought in dinner, and we’re going to eat and work.”

“Okay.”

“Love you.”

“Right back at you.”

She hung up, and I realized I hadn’t thanked her for cleaning my room. I sent off a quick text.

My room looks awesome. The bed is like a magazine spread.



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