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“Um, okay.” He walked out the sliding door.
“So, you cook?” Barb asked.
“I do. I made Grayson a wonderful home-cooked meal for when he came home after a long hard day at the hospital. I don’t mean to insult you, Barb.”
“Go ahead. It’s okay to insult her.” Simon grinned when he stepped into the kitchen.
“I don’t believe I had the pleasure of meeting you yet, detective. I’m Ophelia.”
“Great to meet you, Ophelia. I love your accent,” Simon said.
“You’re too kind. Anyway, Barb, when I was at Grayson’s, I did some re-organizing. He told me you helped him when you moved in.”
“I did,” Barb spoke as she crossed her arms, and Simon chuckled.
“I know you tried, but I have a system. If you’d like, I can help you re-organize.”
“There is nothing wrong with my organizational skills,” Barb snapped.
“I beg to differ by looking at this kitchen.”
Simon started laughing as he walked over, hooked his arm around me, and kissed my cheek.
“I love you, Ophelia.” He laughed.
“Simon, go outside.” Barb pointed to the sliding door.
I rummaged through Barb’s cabinets and refrigerator and gathered all the ingredients. Once the beans were finished, I closed my eyes and brought Ava back.
I stared down at the green beans on the stove and then looked at Barb.
“I’m sorry.” I looked down.
“Ava?” She walked over to me and placed her hand on my arm. “You don’t need to apologize. Let me give these green beans a taste.” She smiled as she grabbed a fork. “Oh, my goodness. These are delicious. I think Ophelia can give Sebastian a run for his money.”
I walked out the sliding door and sat down next to Grayson, who saved a seat for me.
“Are you okay?”
“Yeah. I’m fine.” I smiled.
After we celebrated Curtis’s birthday, Grayson drove me home.
“I’d ask you to come up, but Hannah is back.”
“That’s okay.” He grabbed my hand. “Listen, I have a really busy schedule at the hospital next week. I took a couple of extra shifts for one of the doctors who needed off. So, I’m not sure when I’ll be able to see you.”
“That’s okay. I have a busy week also. Have a good night, Grayson.” I kissed his cheek and climbed out of the car.
Maybe he had a busy week, or maybe he didn’t. Maybe my switching so much lately was too much for him. I had a feeling he was using work as an excuse.
CHAPTER23
Grayson
I could see the hurt in her eyes when I told her I had a busy week and wasn’t sure when I’d be able to see her again. The truth was, I felt like things were spinning out of control, not only with her but with the feelings that resided inside me.
When I walked into the house, the scent of her perfume lingered. Jasmine, freesia, and rose. I didn’t have to be near her to smell it. The scent radiated off her body, knowing it drove me crazy. I set my keys on the island, walked over to the mini bar, and poured myself a scotch. The sliding door opened, and Simon and my brother walked in.
