Theron's Hope (Brides of Theron) Read Free Page A

matter of fact, I am taking some time off myself.  I am really tired and overworked too.  The last story I worked on has left me completely burnt out,” she shook her head to rid herself of the feeling of failure.  Try as she might, she could not understand why she wasn’t able to uncover the truth in this story.  Rarely, did she find herself in this situation because she was really good at what she did.  “Who would have thought that finding a very old heiress was going to be such a tough task.  Something is not right about this story, but I just can't seem to grasp it.  Hopefully, after a little time off, I will finally be able to figure it out.  Besides, I was planning to go to Florence for the month to check on my mother's vineyard in Tuscany.  It is a wonderful time to be in wine country.  I was planning to leave on Monday morning, but I think that if I plan it right, I can leave the Hampton's House and go directly to the airport and make the evening flight instead.  It would give me a few more hours to catch up with the kids.” She pulled out her smart phone and looked at the flight schedules.  She briefly looked up at Michael and asked, “Can you swing by and pick me up or should I plan to have William drive me?" 
     
    "Unless I can get a small bus on such short notice, you should plan on having William drive you.   You will never fit in the car.  The back seat is full now, remember.  I have three kids."
     
    "I just thought I should ask.  Maybe you should consider investing on a larger vehicle. Do you think that you can drive me home tonight at least?  I didn't know how long I would be, so I gave William the rest of the day off.  I really wanted to catch up with you as well." 
     
    "Just let me finish up here and I will be ready to take you home.”  He shook his head and smiled, “Really Grace, you are never home and the one day you come back, you give your driver a day off?  He must have the best job in town.  He rarely has to work at all."
     
    "I know.  I know.  I guess I am a softie like that.  But, he was up late picking me up from the airport.  Excuse me for just a moment, I am going to call Jo and ask her to make me dinner.  She did want to catch up with me this evening."
     
    When she finished her call home, Michael asked, "How is Jo doing? Is she still the highest paid housekeeper in the building?"
     
    "What are you so worried about what I pay my staff for?  She is worth every bit of money I pay her!  Besides, just for saying that to me, I might just see it in my big kind heart to give her another raise."
     
    "I am just kidding with you cousin.  I have always loved you for your generosity.  Pay your staff whatever you want.  It really isn't my business.  I am just trying to fire you up Grace, and as usual, you are up to the challenge.”  He chuckled while he made sure that his case was packed with all the work he intended to bring home with him for this evening, grabbed his keys, and asked, “Are you ready to go now?"
     
    "Yes."  She stopped in her tracks, looked at her favorite cousin and said sincerely, "Thank you, Michael."
     
    "For what, might I ask?" He asked puzzled by the serious look on her face.
     
    "I don't know? Everything.  It’s because of you that I know that the firm is in good hands, just like my dad would have wanted it. Also, I can completely trust you with everything.  You are the closest family member I have left and I just want you to know that I love you."  She walked to him and gave him a hug.  "You are the best cousin a kid could ever have."
     
    "You better remember that."  Michael said with a sly smile.  "I love you too, cousin.  Without you, I wouldn't have Em and the kids and the life I have now."  He gently bumped her chin with his fist, bringing her gaze to him, "You can always count on me to stand up for you.  I am, and forever will be, in your corner.  Remember that."
     
    The drive home was horrendous.  Traffic was