AllFreeNovel
Share Us
Amanda’s eyes widened. “What would they be gossiping about?”
“Your accident is probably the talk of the town.”
Gene opened the passenger door for her.
“That’s ridiculous.”
“Then there’s Mrs. Howard and her assumption,” he added flatly before he closed the door.
Oh shit. He didn’t miss that crude remark.
Amanda cringed inside. But how did Mrs. Howard know about Gene taking care of her?
Miss Lydia!
They had just walked out of her unit to go to her appointment when her neighbor, Miss Lydia, peeked out of her unit and said hello. Amanda had introduced Gene to her, but hadn’t thought much of it. Miss Lydia having a direct line to Mrs. Howard and the rest of the town’s gossip belt ladies wouldn’t surprise her.
“I’m sorry,” she told Gene as he got behind the wheel.
“For what?”
“For putting you in an uncomfortable position.”
Gene shrugged. “People will assume whatever they want.”
“Well, I don’t want to make it any worse,” she said. “I’ve taken too much of your time. If you just do me one more favor, then I’ll get out of your hair.”
“And what’s that?”
“Drop me off at a car rental. I’ll call my insurance and someone to tow my car into town from there.”
“You shouldn’t be driving, yet.” Gene turned to her. “Didn’t Dr. Bloom tell you to rest?”
“Yes, but I need to deal with the car and I need transportation.”
“I’ll drive you. Then at least I can make sure you’re not overdoing it.”
Crap.
“No, Gene. I can’t impose on you more than I already do.”
Gene started the car. “You’re not. Relax.”
Amanda watched him pull out of the parking space, feeling uneasy about accepting his help. Last night, she’d been desperate. But today, she really shouldn’t bother him anymore. Besides, she had a mission she knew he wouldn’t approve of.
“Gene, seriously. I can take care of myself,” she insisted.
Gene glanced at her with a smile.
“I’m sure you can. Just humor me for one more day. I really don’t think you should drive yet.”
“What about the gossips?” Amanda tried another route. “You seemed annoyed about that.”
“Aren’t you?”
“Yeah, but I bet this looks worse for you. I mean, I can guess what they think. You, a doctor with his patient… y’know. It might not look appropriate.”
She pressed on the word appropriate.
