Page 74 of Only You

She placed her hand on my chest. “As much as I’d love to, I have to finish working on Adalyn’s wedding dress.”

“Okay. I understand.”

“Alex, over here,” I heard Ralph’s voice.

“I have to go. We’ll talk later.” I kissed her forehead and walked away.

After the park, I headed home.

“Mara?” I called out.

“Upstairs in your room,” she shouted.

I went up the stairs, and when I entered the newly completed primary room, I saw Mara hanging my clothes in the closet.

“You don’t have to do that, Mara.”

“That’s why I’m here, Alex.” She smiled. “It looks so different in here. I love the new furniture.”

“Thanks. Katherine did an excellent job.”

It was nine p.m. I was sitting on the patio with a scotch when I saw Hannah walking to the guesthouse.

“You’re home late.”

“Oh my gosh, Alex. You startled me.” She walked over.

“Sorry about that.” I smiled.

“I hired someone today and was showing her the ropes before tomorrow.”

“Who did you hire?”

“Her name is Mary. She’s twenty-five, newly married, and she and her husband have only been in Harbor Falls for two weeks. She’s been looking for a job.”

“That’s good.” I smiled. “You look tired.”

“I am. Now, I have to finish Adalyn’s dress. She’s coming over tomorrow night for her final fitting.”

“Have you eaten?”

“Not yet.”

“You haven’t had dinner?” My brows furrowed.

“It’s been a busy day. I really didn’t have time.”

I stood up from my seat. “I’ll bring you leftover chicken and potatoes that Mara cooked. It’s still in the warming oven.”

“You’re sweet, but I have to finish that dress.”

“I don’t care. You need to eat something. Go on. I’ll be over in a few minutes.”

I went into the house and saw Lucy in the refrigerator.

“Why was she over here?” she asked.

“I was talking to her, and now I’m taking dinner to her. She hasn’t eaten yet.”