didn’t know why she was suddenly blushing. The only reason she was at her ex-husband’s house was to avoid going to a public shelter.
“Well, I hope you can stay for a bit. Please, come into the living room and make yourself comfortable,” she invited.
Marcella walked ahead of her and once they reached the living area, she placed the bags on the floor next to a green suede couch, then took a seat at one end. Geena eased down on the opposite end and squared around so that she was facing her new found friend.
“What a nice place. Very homey for a bachelor,” the nurse commented as she glanced around at the comfortable furnishings. “Art on the wall, colorful throw rugs exactly where they should be and no half-eaten food or beer bottles lying about. Detective Parcell must be special.”
“Well, I’d say so. But not because his house is clean and nice, but because he offered to share it with me. At least, until I can get everything with my identity straightened out.”
“Hmm. You’re right. Not many men would be so generous with their ex-wives.”
Shortly after Vince had explained her name was Geena and they’d once been married, she’d shared the information with Marcella. Mainly because she felt like the special nurse deserved to know what was going on.
“I think he feels obligated,” Geena said glumly. “Because I have no one else.”
“Could be. But I’d like to think he’s doing it because he wants to help you.”
Sighing, Geena motioned to the credit card and keys lying on the coffee table. “He left those this morning and told me to go shopping for whatever I needed.”
Marcella regarded her with a meaningful glance. “That is generous. So what did you buy?”
“Nothing! And I’m not going to. Just giving me a roof over my head is more than enough. I don’t want to take advantage of his generosity. Especially when it might be a while before I can pay him back.”
Smiling drily, Marcella shook her head, and Geena couldn’t help but notice how pretty the woman looked with her long red hair hanging against her back and a touch of makeup brightening her face. Her slender figure was perfect, which only made Geena feel even more like a walrus.
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