The Millionaire's Chosen Bride

‘And what about you and your extended holiday?’ Melody asked suddenly. ‘I suppose being the privileged son in a family business means you have all the perks—which obviously means lots of time off. I wonder what the other staff think of that!’

‘Oh, the staff don’t have any problems with that,’ he said, unperturbed at her remarks. ‘In fact, they are extremely happy with their lot. They’ve never had it so good, and they’re grateful.’

Suddenly a light footstep outside heralded Fee’s appearance, and she popped her head in through the open door, beaming at Melody.

‘I just had to call by and say welcome to our new neighbour,’ she said, and Melody was struck by Fee’s kind enthusiasm—which was more than generous in view of the circumstances.

She came in and looked around her, and Adam immediately stood up.

‘Come and sit down on this lovely upholstered seat, Fee,’ he said jovially. ‘Not quite up to modern standards, but needs must.’ He pulled the woman gently towards him on to the box he’d been sitting on, and just then his mobile rang. He wandered outside to answer it. Fee looked across at Melody.

‘You must be thrilled, Mel,’ she said simply. ‘This is going to be such a lovely change from your home in London.’

‘Yes, of course…’ Melody replied quickly, feeling slightly awkward. ‘You run a marvellous guesthouse, Fee,’ she said hurriedly. ‘Everything seems to run like clockwork. Which means, of course, that someone—you—works extremely hard all the time. Success at anything never happens by chance, does it? It’s always hard graft in the end.’

Fee sighed, wiping her forehead with a tissue, and closing her eyes briefly. ‘I’m used to hard work.’

Melody looked at her quickly. ‘Are you all right, Fee?’ she said. ‘You do look rather warm…’

‘Oh, yes—I’m fine,’ Fee said, smiling briefly. ‘As a matter of fact… Oh…it doesn’t matter…’

‘Go on,’ Melody said gently, sensing that the woman wanted to talk.

Fee waited a moment before going on. ‘It’s just that I’m pregnant, Mel—after all this time, after all the false alarms and disappointments.’

‘But that’s terrific—fantastic, Fee!’ Melody said enthusiastically. She had no doubt that Callum and Fee would make the most wonderful parents.

‘We’ve not told anyone yet—not even Adam,’ Fee said, lowering her voice, and Melody thought Adam must be a very special friend if he was usually privy to all their important news. ‘He’s known all about my past problems,’ Fee went on, ‘but it’s a bit soon, and I don’t want anyone to get excited on our behalf. Not until I’ve passed the three-month stage—which isn’t quite yet.’

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