“I’m good, thanks,” said Nick, half smiling back at her.
There was a long pause. Georgia looked long and hard into his hazel eyes, wishing things could be different between them. She’d give anything to be with him, instead of Alex. Her smile was one of sorrow.
“We’ve got something for you, Cairns,” said Alex. “Call it an early Christmas present. Come on, Georgie, hand him the envelope. I can’t wait to see his face.”
“What is it?” asked Nick, taking the envelope, tearing the seal off and sliding the document out.
“It’s the lease to your day centre,” she replied, “and the two empty units next door. You can knock them through and turn it into a shelter.” Her sorrowful smile changed into one of pride. “You can have your dream.” But her voice was strained, waiting for the information to sin
