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Alex
The more I tried to move beyond and not think about the almost-tryst on the sofa with Josie, the more it came to the forefront of my mind. The last thing I wanted was for things to become awkward between us, but everything I attempted to make us both more at ease only seemed to increase the tension.
“I was thinking we could go to your aunt’s diner for lunch today, if that sounds good to everyone.” I tried to keep my voice light and normal, but it still came out sounding stilted.
“Yes!” Hannah said, already seeming to have forgotten Josie’s ‘headache’ and need to leave during their planned sleepover.
Josie nodded, adding flatly, “That sounds fine.”
Not seeming to sense her nanny’s sour mood, Hannah looked up at the woman with wide eyes. “Remember how you said yesterday that we
