Better Deeds Than Words (Words#2) Read Online Free

my eyes for a minute,” I heard her say.
    “Of course. Aubrey and I have cleaned up the kitchen. It’s still snowing. I think we should head out before the roads get too bad.”
    I dried my hands and joined them in the living room. Patty started pushing herself out of the chair.
    “No, don’t get up. We’ll see ourselves out,” Daniel insisted. He leaned down to kiss her forehead.
    “Do you mind if I pop into the washroom before we go?” I said.
    “No, go ahead.” Daniel motioned to the hall. “You know where it is?”
    “Yes, I’ll just be a sec.”
    I used the washroom quickly. As I rinsed my hands, I peered at my flushed face in the mirror. What was it about Daniel’s passionate kisses that set me on fire?
    I headed back to the living room and saw Daniel crouched before his grandmother, listening as she spoke to him earnestly. She was running her fingers through his hair, kind of tucking it over his ear as she spoke. They obviously adored each other. Feeling like I was trespassing on an intimate family moment, I stepped unnoticed into the hall again and closed the bathroom door with a loud click.
    Daniel stood up and Patty smiled, beckoning me over. “Daniel, go put your coat on,” she said.
    In other words: What I have to say is not for your ears.
    “How about I go out and start the car?” He tugged his coat on and dashed outside.
    “Now listen to me,” Patty said, squeezing my fingers. “Daniel is a good boy. He’ll treat you well, but you mustn’t be afraid to assert yourself. He’s had his fair share of heartache, but he’s not made of porcelain. Sometimes he can get quite uppity, but you’re an intelligent young woman. If he gets up on his high horse, don’t be afraid to push him off, all right?”
    “Why do I get the sense you aren’t just talking about your grandson?” I asked.
    “You are quick.” She winked at me. “Don’t worry about David and Gwen. What they don’t know won’t hurt them. I gather your friendship with Daniel is special. Remember to be careful and, most importantly, always be discreet. And remind Daniel that Gerald isn’t to be discussed with anyone .”
    “I will. And thank you for dinner. I’ve had a wonderful evening.”
    “It’s been lovely having you,” she said.
    Daniel came back inside, stomping his feet on the mat. “It’s still coming down out there. We should go, Aubrey.”
    I gave Patty’s hand a final squeeze and joined Daniel in the hall. He helped me with my coat, pulling my hair free of my collar.
    “Bye, Patty. I’ll call you this week,” Daniel said. “Thanks for everything.”
    “You’re most welcome. Drive carefully.”
    Daniel followed me outside, locking her door behind him. Soon we were on our way, the car fishtailing a little as we pulled out of the driveway. Daniel gripped the steering wheel with both hands and turned to me with an inquisitive smile.
    “So?” he asked as we made our way down Patty’s street.
    “She’s amazing.”
    “She really is. She’s had some incredible experiences. I wish my grandfather were still alive. You’d have liked him.”
    “I bet you’re a lot like him.”
    “So I’m told.” He squinted out at the falling snow.
    “I’m so over this winter, you have no idea,” I said.
    “You’re not a fan of snow?” he asked.
    “Nope. Aside from Christmas, I can’t find anything redeeming about winter at all.”
    “Huh. We’re going to have to do something about that.”
    “Like what?”
    “Hmm. I’ll think of something.”
    He smiled mysteriously. Fine. Let him have his little secrets or plans. Nothing was going to change the fact that winter aggravated me to no end. Daniel made a sudden right turn.
    “Where are we going?” I asked.
    “I had an idea. Something I want to show you. You’re not in a hurry to get home, are you?”
    “Not really.”
    “Good.” We continued along a meandering road and then a parking lot appeared around the bend. He pulled in and stopped.
    “This is