Chapter 43

• She rolled her eyes and giggled, "Just a little bit?" She held out her hands awkwardly and said, "Okay, I give in, you may ask Selena if she would want to work with us for a couple of days, but I can't pay her much, even with you taking care of the mortgage and Bob keeping things moving at the farm."
• "If she wants to work on the farm, you can talk to her about it, but these four days were my idea; would you kindly leave that in my hands?" Knowing how independent Amanda was, Ernest enquired while trying not to come across as interfering in every part of her life. "If you like, you can consider it an early wedding gift. Giving her a room at my hotel and allowing her to utilize all of the amenities, including the gym and pool, will cost me nothing. Selena will experience it as a holiday, something she has probably never experienced before. For all of us, it's a win-win situation."
• She nodded grudgingly, "I suppose Doctor Kruger will be more likely to let me go home on Monday if he sees I have help." She sighed as she took a look at her watch. "I'd better start by eating something and taking my medication. What quick and simple item did Anne put in the refrigerator? "It was her.