Chapter 14
Gwen was waiting for me with a luggage cart when I deplaned for the last time. I crossed the lobby of the terminal. “Hello, Gwen.”
“Hello, boss. I opened your apartment and stocked your cupboards.”
“Thanks.”
“You’re welcome.”
“What do I owe you?”
She told me, and I took a couple of twenties from my wallet and gave them to her. “Uh…boss, it was only ten dollars.”
“Gas money.”
“Gas doesn’t cost that much.”
“It doesn’t, does it? Gwen, taking care of my apartment isn’t part of your job description. Take it with my gratitude for going above and beyond.”
“Well…okay. What did you do to yourself?” Damn, she’d noticed my limp.
“Make an appointment with my masseuse, please.” I was grateful I’d bathed at Ned’s place. At least I didn’t smell of s*x.
She nodded, but her gaze was
