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46 Hide In Plain Sight
to live on, air?” He clamped his mouth shut. He’d gone
too far, even though his intentions were good.
“What are you implying?” She grabbed his arm to
keep him from stepping away. “My grandmother
doesn’t need to worry about money.”
Was she putting on a front?
“Maybe you ought to have a serious conversation
with your grandmother.”
Her grip tightened. “Tell me what you meant. What
do you know, or think you know?”
Fine, then. “I know I offered to lend her the money
for the renovations, but she took out a loan on the house
instead. I know Emma works for free half the time. I
know the signs of financial trouble. If someone doesn’t
step in, namely you, your grandmother could lose this
place that means the world to her.”
He yanked his arm free and grabbed the toolbox.
“I’ll come back later and fix this.”
Andrea was actually shaking. She watched Cal’s
broad back as he retreated down the hall. She should
talk to Grams—no, she should find out first from
someone she trusted if there was any truth to Cal’s allegations.
Emma. Emma knew everything that went on
here.
But even as she thought it, there was a tap on the
front door, followed by a quick, “Anyone here?”
“Uncle Nick.” She hurried to the door, to be swept
into a hug. Soft whiskers and a scent of peppermint—
that was Uncle Nick.
He held her at arm’s length. “Well, if you’re not a sight