Read Online Second Time Around by Carol Steward - Free Book Online

Kristen think if she found these? She already believes there’s something between us,” Emily said with concern.
    Kevin slipped the shoe onto her foot and set the purse in her lap, giving in to the temptation to flirt. He quirked his eyebrows and smiled. “I’d say she’s a mind reader.” Emily yanked her foot away from his hand and turned away.
    â€œLet’s get you home, before anything else goes wrong.” He should have known better than to tease her—even after all these years. The sooner I get you home the better.
    Emily clutched her door when he spun the truck around, making it lumber over the bumpy curb. “We’d have been fine if you had taken me home first. Everyone would have been happy. I wouldn’t have a concussion, Kristen wouldn’t be furious with you, and you…well, you wouldn’t be stuck here yelling at me over something I had no control over.”
    â€œA concussion?”
    She cleared her throat. “Okay, so I exaggerated.”
    Kevin let out a deep breath, silently assessing her fall. “First of all, if there’s a chance you have a concussion, we should take you to the hospital and have you checked out.” He drummed his fingers on the steering wheel, impatient for Emily to say something.
    â€œI don’t need to go to the hospital.”
    He wasn’t about to leave her alone until he was sure she was okay. He’d had enough experience with injuries in college football to know the risks. It was too dark to tell much in the truck. It would have to wait until they got to her house.
    â€œSecond, I’m not concerned with how furious Kristen is. The only reason I called her is that Bryan insisted I should have a date.” This was his fault. He should have called Emily a cab. Not that he cared one iota that this definitely ended any chances with Kristen.
    He had known seeing Emily tonight would be rough, but he hadn’t expected it to be this bad. It was a constant battle to remind himself that there was no longer any use trying to make the stubborn doctor swoon. It was obvious that she was convinced the breakup was his fault. Thinking back, he guessed it probably was as much his fault as it was hers, but would she see it that way? He doubted it.
    In the long run, the family business was gone along with the original proprietor. His family hadn’t been the same since.
    She reminded him to turn south on Main Street. A few blocks later, he pulled into her driveway and ranaround the truck to help her out. She stepped down, brushing him away. “I’m fine. I can see myself in.”
    â€œI’ll leave just as soon as I’m sure you’re okay, and not a minute earlier. Besides, you haven’t told me about Laura yet.”
    Emily winced as she put her weight on her foot. She couldn’t let Kevin see her limping or she’d never get him to leave. And the last thing she could handle tonight was Kevin MacIntyre playing nurse.
    â€œI couldn’t help but notice that you showed up with Dr. Walker. Are you and he…you know.”
    â€œIf it’s any of your business, no, we’re not!” Tempting as it was to make Kevin wonder, the thought of willingly allowing anyone to mistake her and Bob for a couple was out of the question. “I had a flat tire when I came out of the office tonight, and he gave me a ride.” She took a step, tentatively lifting the good foot. Her leg crumpled, and Kevin caught her. “It’ll be fine. I probably just twisted it a little.”
    â€œYeah, yeah, it’ll be good as new in a few days.” He offered an arm to lean on and helped her to the front door. She had no choice but to accept. “Where are your keys?”
    She opened the tiny bag, but realized she’d forgotten to move the keys from her carry-all in her rush to avoid letting Bob into the house. She let out a sigh of frustration. “They’re inside. I was in such a