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trunk like Erin Hall in accounting.
    Everything on Diana came in a nice cute package. Frowning, he wondered why a man hadn’t grabbed her up by now. Especially since he could easily see her surrounded by children.
    The limo turned and Marcel read a whitewashed sign for the Gables Apartments. Knowing Diana’s salary, Marcel was more than surprised at the fact that she didn’t actually own a home.
    â€œWell, here we are,” Lou said, sighing.
    Diana quickly gathered their things. “Thanks again for the ride, Mr. Taylor. I really appreciate it.”
    He stiffened. “You know, you can call me Marcel every once in a while.”
    She smiled and then glanced up at Charlie when the door opened.
    Lou gave him a sympathetic pat on the arm and whispered, “She’s just a little stressed tonight. It’s not you.”
    Relieved, he nodded and followed them out of the limo. “Well, it was certainly nice to meet you, Lou. I hope our paths cross again soon.” He leaned down and kissed the back of her hand.
    â€œBe careful what you ask for,” she said with a teasing lilt.
    â€œIf you’re finished flirting, Nana, let’s get you inside and into bed.”
    Then, like a silver-screen goddess, Louisa swooned.
    â€œNana!”
    Marcel’s keen reflexes kicked into gear and he caught her before she hit the ground. “I got her.”
    Charlie rushed to give him a helping hand.
    Fear plastered Diana’s features. “Maybe we should take her to the hospital.”
    â€œNo, no,” Lou moaned and clutched Marcel’s arm. “Just help me inside.”
    â€œOf course,” he said, sweeping her small frame into his arms. He knew Louisa was a small woman, but he marveled over just how little she weighed.
    â€œSir, I can do that for you,” Charlie said.
    â€œNo, that’s not necessary,” Marcel and Lou said in unison.
    Marcel frowned and wondered briefly if Granny was pulling their legs.
    â€œI’m not so sure,” Diana said. “Maybe you should have gone to your appointment today.”
    â€œDrop it, Diana.” Lou rolled her eyes. “Now, if you could just kindly show this young man to our apartment, the sooner I can curl up in my warm bed.”
    Louisa might have appeared weak, but there was nothing fragile about her behavior. Marcel was convinced more than ever that the old lady was trying to pull the wool over his and Diana’s eyes. But why?
    â€œAll right. Come on.” Diana turned around and led the way to their apartment.
    Once they were inside, Marcel’s gaze soaked up every detail of the small apartment. The first thing he noticed was that they owned more furniture than the space allowed.
    â€œNice place you have here,” he said, glancing around.
    â€œIt’s home,” Diana said. “Do you think you could carry her to her room?”
    â€œSure.”
    â€œWe’ve only been in this apartment four months,” Lou informed him. “For a while, we didn’t think Diana would get the asking price of her house, but things came together and worked themselves out in the end.”
    â€œNana, Mr. Taylor isn’t interested in all of that.” Diana opened a bedroom door.
    Mr. Taylor again. “Actually, I find it quite interesting.”
    She said nothing, but gestured him into the room.
    Marcel entered a pretty cream and gold room and placed Louisa on the bed. “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
    â€œChile, if I was just a few years younger, I—”
    â€œNana!”
    Louisa rolled her eyes. “Fuddy-duddy.”
    Marcel smiled. “If I was a few years older, I might have taken you up on whatever you had in mind.”
    Louisa squealed and slapped him on the arm. “I like you.”
    â€œThe feeling is mutual.” He winked and then followed Diana.
    â€œNana, I’ll be back to help you get ready for bed.”
    Louisa waved her off.