Chapter Sixty-Two
“Please tell me everything’s in order.” Kate tried to get Aidan’s attention. “Today has to be perfect, honey. Perfect! Are you listening to me?”
“Yes! Perfect, I heard you.” He continued chopping the cucumber without looking up at her. “If you would stop flapping for one second, we’ll be ready on time. Go out to the dining room, check the tables are set-up properly. You’re making me nervous.”
Gaynor Crane wasn’t due until the evening. That didn’t stop her nerves jangling. They had almost a full house for lunch, with only three tables vacant for walk-ins. Since arriving at nine, the phone had not stopped ringing. She’d taken ten bookings for the evening’s service, making sure she left table twenty free for their special guest.
Leaving Aidan and Chef to it, Kate walked
