Grace Green - His Unexpected Family

“Dry rot,” he said.

“Is it bad?”

“It’s bad. I’ve checked and it’s spread all along this corner of the house. The kitchen, the mudroom, the kitchenette. We’re looking at major reconstruction here.”

“Oh, that’s just great!” Kendra chewed her lip. “You’re going to be working in both kitchens?”

“Yup.”

She rubbed her hands down her arms, which suddenly felt chilly despite the warmth of the day. “How long will the job take?”

“Could be several weeks all told.”

“We should move out.”

He leaned back against the sink. “Yeah, it would be easier all round. Usually is, when renovations are major.”

She murmured a sound of frustration and said, almost to herself, “I hate to uproot Megan again... just when we’re getting settled.”

“Yeah, it’s hard on kids. Moving. D’you want to put the job on hold till you find some place to stay?”

“Yes, that would be best.”

“Well, I guess we can knock off now,” he said. “But listen ... anything I can do to help out, just let me know.”

Kendra wondered if she had ever met a more disconcerting man. A few minutes ago he’d been needling her, driving her crazy; now he was looking at her with concern in his eyes and offering her assistance.

“Thanks,” she said. “That’s kind of you. But I’m sure I’ll manage. We’ll probably end up renting a housekeeping suite in one of the motels at the school end of town—”

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