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Reues in the next room, he turned to leave, but paused at the door to re cream and milk when she served refresharet ‘A plate of biscuits on the side for those who don’t like cake would be nice,’ he added ‘Oh, and ap betweenlater, by the way?’

There was a long moment of silence, and then she said, ‘There e a packet of biscuits—’

‘I’m sorry?’

‘And I won’t be serving meals, either, as I’ll be busy later’

‘Busy? But you’re the housekeeper’

‘I used to be the housekeeper,’ she said ‘As you made clear, my job here is done It ended when your aunt died Only the bequest in Doña Anna’s will allows s As I pro one of s with the islanders today, so I can update them here we are with applications and so forth The cakes are for theht otherwise If you’d asked, I’d have been happy to bake a double batch, but you didn’t let ether’ She added, tongue in cheek, ‘Perhaps we could cut them in half?’

‘I take it thatcoffee won’t be beyond you?’ he asked coolly

‘I’ll leave everything you’ll need ready on a tray, but I do have so Oh, and I’ll need the dining roo his expression, she added, ‘Now you’re back, we have to cooperate on certain things I’m sure you don’t want the islanders upset any ht They s as smooth as possible Cake will help,’ she finished with a smile

She ht be new to her, but she was learning fast She was also sending hiirl the lawyer had described to hiirl he had firstaware of the power she had been given, and asn’t afraid to use it He would have to rethink his plans where Rosie Clifton was concerned

She had no complaints where Don Xavier was concerned At least, not today He and his tea room at three-thirty pro tour of the island, apparently One of his team had even offered to stay behind to help Rosie in the kitchen

‘It won’t take , honestly,’ she told the kindly older woaret, as a bit like a city version of Doña Anna, that was, a bit ether, but with the saet away’

Margaret wouldn’t take no for an answer and picked up a clean linen cloth to dry the dishes ‘Don Xavier is an impatient man I take it you’ve noticed?’

‘I have,’ Rosie confirmed as they shared a smile

There was soaret’s eyes that said she was very fond of Xavier, and that any criticism she made was made with the wares here,’ she said, glancing keenly at Rosie ‘You are prepared for that?’

‘If I agree with them, yes’