her slim curves nearly knocked him off his feet.
She gave him a shy smile. “Hi.”
“You’re still here.”
Her expression fell.
“David!” His mother’s appalled voice jolted him.
Beth looked helplessly at her.
“I only meant—” He cleared his throat. “I was simply surprised.”
“I had every intention of leaving this morning,” Beth began, “but—”
“I talked her out of it.”
David looked at his mother, her eyes narrowed in warning. He gave her a look of his own, one that meant they’d talk later. “I’ll be in my study.”
“Fine.” His mother smiled. “I’ll let you know when dinner is ready.”
About to tell her he wouldn’t be joining them, he glanced at Beth again. She did look rather stunning, her hair so shiny it looked like spun gold. The exhaustion and strain were gone from her face and she was much prettier than he’d first thought.
He could make time for dinner. Why not? By tomorrow she’d be gone. It wouldn’t hurt him to be sociable for an hour.
“All right,” he said and started to loosen his tie. “I’ll go change and then check with you before I start in on my reading.”
“Splendid.” His mother clasped her hands together and looked adoringly at their guest. “We’re in for a treat. Beth cooked tonight.”
He frowned. “Is anything wrong with Ida?”
“No. Beth insisted as a sort of interview.” His mother smiled. “I talked her into staying and filling in while Ida’s gone.”
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