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prepaid cell, humiliation filled him. “It smells
delicious.”
    She smiled tentatively. “Thanks.
Isabelle, can you go wash your hands for me so you can eat dinner?”
Isabelle climbed down off her father’s lap and ran toward the guest
bathroom across from the den. “No running inside the house,
Isabelle.”
    Kayla spooned a heaping of the soup
into two bowls. Carrying the two bowls, she lowered one in front of
Richmond, and the other in front of Isabelle’s seat.
    “ The princess of the house
told me this is her seat.”
    “ Yes, that’s where she
sits.” He eyed the seat beside Isabelle’s. Daydreaming, an image of
his wife Salina sitting in the chair across from where he sat came
into his mind’s view. They were the perfect family. Well, at least
he’d thought so. Now, he wasn’t so sure.
    “ Is everything okay,
Richmond? You seem bothered by something.” Kayla’s soft voice cut
into his thoughts.
    I’m bothered, all right.
My wife allowed a killer to enter our lives, and I have no clue who
he is.
    He hefted the spoon covered
with chunks of chicken and vegetables to his lips. “As I said
earlier, I’m fine. You can leave now,” he snapped. He spooned the
chicken noodle soup into his mouth. The warm, well-seasoned broth
glided down his throat as he chewed. Pretty good.
    Towering over him, raw emotion shone
in Kayla’s pupils. “I’m sorry for prying. I’ll wait outside on the
porch for Jason. Have a good day.” Kayla turned, walked over to the
counter, and strapped her purse across her shoulder.
    Damn, I’m taking my
frustration out on her.
    Richmond swiped the napkin over his
face, stood, and stalked over to Kayla as she stood by the sink.
He’d been so pissed at Salina until he didn’t even notice she’d
cleaned the dirt from her face, had brushed the kinks from her
straight hair and now had it in a low, long ponytail. Had applied a
glossy sheen to her lips.
    I wonder if she’s
single. “Please accept my apology for
snapping at you.”
    “ It’s okay.” Staring into
his eyes, she cupped the ball of his shoulder.
    A streak of energy zapped
at his insides. It’s been forever since
I’ve felt a woman’s hand on me. Made love to a woman. It’s going to
stay that way .
    Letting go of his shoulder, her hand
dropped to her side. “If you ever need a listening ear, just know
I’m a good listener.”
    Hurt beyond measure, Richmond nodded.
“Thanks, Kayla.”
    “ No, thank you for this
wonderful opportunity, and for getting the tires for my car. How
long will it be before Jason—”
    “ Did I hear my name?” Jason
emerged inside the kitchen from the living room’s
entrance.
    Richmond made the introductions.
“Kayla, this is Jason. Jason, meet Kayla.”
    Jason extended his hand to Kayla, and
she shook it. A bright light lit up his blue eyes as he looked into
Kayla’s face. Apparent attraction for her beamed on his white,
tanned face, causing Richmond to feel discomfort.
    “ I met you earlier today
when you were looking for Richmond’s estate.” Jason
smiled.
    Kayla tilted her head. “Yes. I
remember you. You were riding the horse.”
    “ Well, I’m ready when you
are,” Jason stated.
    Richmond cringed at Jason’s obvious
lust for Kayla. “Thanks for doing me the favor, Jason. You’re in
good hands, Kayla.”
    “ I’m sure. I know you said
it before, but what time should I report to work
tomorrow?”
    “ No later than
seven-thirty. I have to be to the equestrian by eight.”
    Richmond stood in the doorway,
watching Kayla and Jason as they left. “Daddy, is this my food?!”
Isabelle yelled from inside the kitchen.
    “ Yes, Pumpkin!” Richmond
exclaimed, unable to tear his gaze from the outdoor occurrences
involving Kayla.
    Standing next to the driver’s side
door of his bright yellow Camaro, Jason glanced over the roof of
the car at Kayla. Bedazzling him with a curt smile, she hooked her
palm under the passenger side door and slid in. As Jason backed his
sports car