‘I guess I’ll be seeing you around a lot more with Abby, the dance too?’ He wasn’t smiling anymore but his tone was still friendly, and Rose felt herself soften a little. He was really trying to be the gentleman, trying to be nice and she guessed she could cut him a little slack. For Abby’s sake, it would be a lot easier if she tried to get on with him.
‘I guess you will; Ab’s keeps trying to talk me into coming up to yours for a tea and cake fest.’ She softened her tone and gave a genuine soft smile his way, catching his eye which still seemed locked on her a little too intensely.
‘You should; our housekeeper makes some of the best. You’re welcome anytime Penny. Would be nice to see Abby with someone; she spends too much time alone for a girl her age.’ That maternal tone in his voice pr
