Chapter 15

“Well, what was your response?”

I got off my bed and went to help Sam with the zipper of her red lace dress. “I did not give him an answer.”

“It has been two days, Grace. Give him an answer already.” She looked into the standing mirror to fix a smudge on her chin.

I gave a dramatic sigh. “It is very sudden and unusual. I have only worked there for two weeks. But why want me to move in? I don’t know.”

Sam looked away from the mirror and placed her hands on my shoulders.

“What exactly is the problem, Grace?”

“Nothing. I just think it is not proper.”

“It is not as if you begged to be let into their home. They want you there. Mr. Powers must have noticed something in you. Why else would he have made such a request?” A smug look found Sam’s lips. “Maybe he finally noticed your prettiness.”

Contrary to the warmth that sentence brought to my insides, I rolled my eyes. “Oh please. He has a girlfriend.”

“Girl, she doesn’t sound like