Chapter 23
“You’re looking particularly nice today,” Freddie said. Kaylee glanced up from her work. Of course, he had timed his visit for when Jules was out of the room so she was alone.
She smiled and said, “Yes, I have a date tonight.”
“Nothing too serious I hope.”
“Excuse me?”
“Sorry, but you’ll break my heart if you tell me you have a steady boyfriend.”
“Maybe she does,” Jules rumbled from behind Freddie. “Maybe she doesn’t. It’s none of your business. Can I talk to you a moment, Freddie?”
“Uh, sure,” he said. He looked back and tried to smile at Kaylee, but it lacked his usual confidence.
They went to Freddie’s office and closed the door. “How did we get so lucky?” Freddie said. “You’re into her too, aren’t you? I can tell. God, I can’t blame you. Did you see what she was wear
