Instant Father. Donna Gartshore
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ah... I want to take you up on your offer. I mean, could you come over sometime and look at the things that need doing around my place?”
“I’d be happy to,” Paul said, grinning. “How about Saturday morning after breakfast?”
Charlotte nodded, looking like she had accomplished something big just by asking. “That would be great,” she said. “I really appreciate it.”
“No problem. I’m glad you asked.” He surprised himself with how much he meant it.
It didn’t mean he was getting involved with her, he was quick to remind himself. She was helping him with Tyson, and he was helping her in return. A fair exchange.
“Did Ty have a good morning?” he asked, returning to a subject that was safe for both of them.
“Yes, he had a great morning. We talked about different kinds of pets this morning. What makes a good one and what doesn’t. I apologize in advance, because I think you might be hit with the ‘Can I have a dog?’ question any day now.”
He chuckled. “I appreciate the heads-up.”
The door chime signaled another arrival to the shop.
“Charlotte? I thought I saw you in here!” Charlotte’s cousin Bridget poked her head into the office. “I’m just on a break and was on my way to grab a sandwich at Seth’s.”
“Bridget is an assistant at the vet clinic,” Charlotte explained.
“Hi, Bridget,” Paul said, trying not to be too obvious in his disappointment that his conversation with Charlotte had been interrupted. “Good to see you again,” he added politely.
“Nice to see you, too,” Bridget answered. She linked her arm through Charlotte’s. “Walk over with me, Char?”
“In a moment,” Charlotte said. Paul noticed that she didn’t seem in a hurry for their conversation to end.
“By the way, have you talked to your parents about mission work?” Bridget asked. “Just think, Char, this time next year you could be halfway across the world!”
“Yes, imagine that,” Paul said coolly. “Well, I won’t keep you ladies any longer, then,” he added. “Enjoy the rest of your lunch break.”
“Will you still be coming over to help out?” Charlotte asked hesitantly.
“Yes, I promise I’ll be there,” Paul said.
He could only hope that she took her own promises as seriously.
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