Some Like It Easy
“George didn’t think his brother or her sister even noticed. Penny chatted, made the occasional brazen observation, but otherwise disengaged. He’d been the recipient of all her attention, he recognized when they didn’t have it. After dinner, conversation turned to their schooling, the foundation, and Anna and Armand’s plans, and Sebastian’s wedding. They’d finally decided on the family home in Norway for the blessed event.
As evenings went, it was particularly pleasant. With the clock nearin...g midnight and the house quiet, George remained awake, half expecting Penny to seek him out. His room in the St. Christos house lacked anything personalized since he rarely stayed here. She’d been given a guest room in another wing. When she failed to make an appearance, he went in search of her. Her room, however, stood empty. The night guards left him be and the staff was asleep.
Checking the security system, he found one set of doors deactivated.MoreLess
As evenings went, it was particularly pleasant. With the clock nearin...g midnight and the house quiet, George remained awake, half expecting Penny to seek him out. His room in the St. Christos house lacked anything personalized since he rarely stayed here. She’d been given a guest room in another wing. When she failed to make an appearance, he went in search of her. Her room, however, stood empty. The night guards left him be and the staff was asleep.
Checking the security system, he found one set of doors deactivated.MoreLess
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