Malachite (The Jewels of Texas Historical Romance Series book 5)
“Carmelita glanced at Millie, who had insisted on mopping the kitchen floor.
“I just don’t have anything to say.”
“I see.” All morning the housekeeper had watched in amazement as Millie cleaned, dusted, swept and scrubbed, despite protests that she should be visiting, not working. Besides that, the house was already clean before Millie started. After all, the Jewel family only came together for an occasional supper at the big ranch house. After today it would be sparkling, with no one to... admire it.
Millie had refused Carmelita’s offer of coffee at midmorning. But the housekeeper was determined to see that she stopped for lunch.
“I have made sliced beef and my special chilies.” Carmelita set two plates on the table and filled two cups with coffee. “Come. You will share with me.”
Millie pressed a hand to her churning stomach. “I don’t think I could eat a bite, Carmelita.”MoreLess
“I just don’t have anything to say.”
“I see.” All morning the housekeeper had watched in amazement as Millie cleaned, dusted, swept and scrubbed, despite protests that she should be visiting, not working. Besides that, the house was already clean before Millie started. After all, the Jewel family only came together for an occasional supper at the big ranch house. After today it would be sparkling, with no one to... admire it.
Millie had refused Carmelita’s offer of coffee at midmorning. But the housekeeper was determined to see that she stopped for lunch.
“I have made sliced beef and my special chilies.” Carmelita set two plates on the table and filled two cups with coffee. “Come. You will share with me.”
Millie pressed a hand to her churning stomach. “I don’t think I could eat a bite, Carmelita.”MoreLess
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