car. With Shelby right there between them, she understood when he didn’t reach for her hand.
“Goodnight, Shelby.’ She smiled at the tired little girl.
“Goodnight, Dr Jillian.” Shelby gave her a beautiful smile, before yawning and rubbing her eyes.
“And, Alec.” Jillian kept her tone light. “Thanks for dinner.”
“Goodnight, Jillian.” Alec’s gaze met hers directly, and a sizzling awareness flashed between them. The glimpse of desire in his eyes convinced her she wasn’t alone in feeling the attraction. “I may stop in to see you tomorrow.”
Really? For a moment hope flared, until he added, “To get the list.”
“Oh, yes. Of course.” He was referring to the list of staff members she’d promised him. Work-related, not pleasure. Jillian unlocked her car and opened the door. “I’m working day shift tomorrow.”
“Oh.” Was that disappointment clouding his eyes? “Then I won’t see you. I’m working second shift.”
It was tempting to promise to work a double shift, just so she could see him. As Alec and Shelby walked away, Jillian couldn’t hide a keen sense of disappointment.
She’d run into Alec today by chance. But once he had his list, her opportunities for seeing him again would dwindle to almost nothing.
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