‘What are you two up to?’ Alex stepped through the opening and glanced around at the boxes spread throughout the dining room. ‘Aaah... stashing the gold, I see. Would you like me to drop them off in town on our way?’
Poppy moved towards him, and his arm curved immediately to accommodate her.
‘It’s okay, but thanks anyway. Dad’ll help me. You two need to get back to the barn—the gallery, I mean,’ Audrey said.
‘Deck’s shaping up.’ Alex turned in the direction of Max who was just out of ear’s reach. ‘I’ll give him a hand with it when the show’s over this weekend. I’m surprised, though, that he’s not required back in town.’
‘Hmm. Between you and me, I think he was “in the way” at The Sanctuary. Lola and Mum have their systems. Dad was feeling like the third wheel, I think. He’ll love your
