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My legs carry me toward him in a menacing manner. My voice is icy, even for me. “Which one?”
I stop by my office to officially withdraw my representation of Roger Harris and his development company. Which is no easy feat, especially since we have a court date set for his suit against Craig Builders.
But even after I submit a notice to all necessary parties, forward a copy of his files, and return unearned fees, I still feel like shit. Like I didn’t do enough to get justice for Charlie.
And I’m pissed.
I’m angrier with her now than I’ve ever been and that’s saying a lot because this girl’s been getting under my skin since the day I met her.
And she never stopped.
“How much was left when you went back there?” I ask Dad when I return to the Inn.
“Few boxes. Not much.”
“Were they heavy? Was it everything she needed?”
That’s not what I want to know. What I want to know is how much did she lose because of this asshole? How much more does Charlie Whitley have to lose in this town?
How much longer will I sit back and let it happen?
“Son, I gotta be honest. I don’t think she was in the frame of mind to think about what she still needs or wants. I think she thought about whatever will fit.”
There’s that simmering again.
“Grandpa!”
Well, that helps… a little.
I watch my nephew race from the door and jump into Dad’s open arms behind the bar. This kid is easily my favorite kid in town. He’s got the energy of a nine-year-old and the sense of humor of a young adult. Levi strolls in behind him, exhaustion etched on his face.
Since firing his nanny a few months ago, he’s been taking Jackson to the ranch with him on weekends. It’s not exactly ideal for either of them, but the town has few options left when the only eligible candidates applying are single women looking for a real-life love story with the oldest Reeves brother.
And he’d rather suffer through full-time single parenting and running a business than hire someone looking to play wife.
“Can I leave him with you again this weekend?” Levi asks Dad, settling next to me.
“Hey, bro. Good to see you too.”
“Sorry.” He sighs. “Forgot to pack a lunch for Jackson so had to finish up at the ranch to get him here.”
Tessa shakes her head and disappears into the kitchen. Which is odd for her. Tessa typically moves at a leisurely pace—especially when it comes to serving my older brother. His long-standing animosity toward dad’s latest bartender grew after she “poisoned” Jackson’s old nanny at his birthday party late last year.
At least that’s what Levi claims. Tessa merely knocked her out with a strong drink because the woman kept yelling at the birthday boy for eating too much sugar.
The town rogue at her best, if you ask me.
“Dude, it’s three in the afternoon.”
He sighs, running a hand over his bearded face. “I know. I lost track of time. Anyway, shouldn’t you be at the office working your life away?”
“I was. Just had to check with Dad on a couple of things.”
Dad turns to Levi. “Charlie checked in last night.”
“What? Why?”
“Ask your brother.” He turns to me. “If I know you, you went to have a few words with her landlord.”
