by Diana Orgain | Jul 2, 2021 | Maternal Instincts Mysteries, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
Did you miss Chapter One? Did you miss Chapter Two? From Rockabye Murder Chapter Three Petunia wants to marry Dave? “Oh,” I said, momentarily confused. “How long have you been dating?” She glanced down at the floor and bit her lip. “A year. I know that doesn’t sound like very long, but I’m about to turn thirty, and I really want kids, and . . . I let my last boyfriend string me along for five years before I accepted that he was never going to commit.” “I’m sorry.” “I don’t need him to propose right away.” She looked up and met my gaze. “Although I’d be thrilled if he did. I love him. I’m in love with him.” A giddy smile flashed across her face. “I just need to know that he’s eventually going to commit, you know? That history isn’t going to repeat itself.” “Have you talked to Dave about your feelings?” I asked. “I think so. Maybe I should have said it more directly—” “Petunia, darling,” said an older gentleman from the doorway. “How are you?” Older or not, his British accent and neatly pressed suit no doubt made most women swoon. I glanced down at my jeans. Yup. Definitely underdressed. “That’s Leo,” said Petunia, smoothing her floral skirt. “He’s the dance instructor for your lesson.” She shifted from foot to foot and whispered, “I’m sorry. I feel like I shouldn’t have asked you. You won’t tell Dave, will you? I don’t want him to feel pressured into something he isn’t ready for.” I promised I wouldn’t breathe a word, and a moment later, Jim returned....
