Tangled Web (1992)
““Breakfast in bed?” she commented bewilderedly. That wasn’t part of the morning ritual and never had been. Wealthy or not, she and Edmond had always had breakfast together in the dining room.
“Mr. Chase says you need it. You were up very late last night,” Carmelita said, fitting the tray across Hope’s lap.
Hope asked worriedly, “How is Joey this morning?” She wasn’t used to having anyone else care for Joey during these times. Even when Edmond was alive, she had always been the one who sat up ni...ghts with Joey.
“Joey is still asleep. Mr. Chase sends you a message. He says not to worry, Joey is fine.”
“Thank heavens for that,” Hope said. Her limbs felt heavy and uncooperative, and she struggled to sit up against the pillows.
“Now, is there anything else you need?” Carmelita asked. She removed the stainless-steel covers on a steaming Denver omelet and fluffy buttermilk biscuits with fresh strawberry jam and real butter. Juice and coffee rounded out the meal.
“No,”MoreLess
“Mr. Chase says you need it. You were up very late last night,” Carmelita said, fitting the tray across Hope’s lap.
Hope asked worriedly, “How is Joey this morning?” She wasn’t used to having anyone else care for Joey during these times. Even when Edmond was alive, she had always been the one who sat up ni...ghts with Joey.
“Joey is still asleep. Mr. Chase sends you a message. He says not to worry, Joey is fine.”
“Thank heavens for that,” Hope said. Her limbs felt heavy and uncooperative, and she struggled to sit up against the pillows.
“Now, is there anything else you need?” Carmelita asked. She removed the stainless-steel covers on a steaming Denver omelet and fluffy buttermilk biscuits with fresh strawberry jam and real butter. Juice and coffee rounded out the meal.
“No,”MoreLess
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