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He chuckled. “I remember you telling me I didn’t have a heart.”
Rita laughed. “I remember that, too.”
Madeleine smiled. “That was a long time ago.”
“It was, but I learned the lesson well. When it comes to choosing between love and business, love comes first.”
Madeleine looked back at Chelsea and Grant. “You really think there’s a chance for love there?”
Cole nodded. “I might be wrong, but I do. I like Grant. He’s a good businessman, but more importantly, he’s a good man. He’s the kind of man I’d choose for Chelsea myself.”
Madeleine laughed. “And you’re prepared to lose Zosca to see her with the right man?”
“Absolutely.”
Chapter Fourteen
“Did you drive yourself here?”
Grant looked up to see Mary Ellen standing over him. She had her arms folded, and her tone sounded almost accusing.
“I did. Why, do you need a ride home?”
She pursed her lips and shook her head. “No. I’m about to leave.”
“Oh. Well, it was good to see you.” He wasn’t sure why she felt the need to tell him, but he didn’t want to be rude.
She sat down beside him and blew out a sigh.
“Is there a problem?” he asked.
“Maybe. I’m not sure.”
“Do you want to tell me about it?”
She pursed her lips again. “Okay. Here’s my dilemma. I brought Chelsea, so she needs a ride home.”
Grant waited. He still wasn’t sure what Mary Ellen thought of him. He’d offer to give Chelsea a ride, but he didn’t know if she’d think he was being helpful or opportunistic.
She turned to him and narrowed her eyes.
“What?” he asked.
“Should I take her, or do you want to?”
“I’d like to.”
“But?”
“But I’m waiting for you to bite my head off if I offer.”
She laughed. “I’m more likely to bite your head off if you don’t.”
“Okay, that’s a relief. I didn’t know if you still saw me as the big bad wolf.”
“No. I don’t. And, more importantly, Chelsea doesn’t either. So, maybe the two of you should just get on with it.”
He raised an eyebrow.
