”“You’re eighteen. Act your age.” I laughed and she said, “Okay, introduce me to her and I’ll leave you alone.”“You be nice to her.”...��Why wouldn’t I be nice to her?”“You’re a brat. Just saying.”“Okay, I promise not to be a brat… this time.”I sighed, irritated that our privacy was already being invaded, and worst of all by my snot-nosed little sister.We saw her sitting on a bench in a light white cotton dress, and when she waved Janet said, “She’s your girlfriend? Chemistry Girl? How’d you get a. “I sometimes feel like there is so much about your world that I don’t understand. Don’t get me wrong, my time as an escort exposed me to situations and people of great wealth. But you take that to a whole new level. It’s different when it’s just you and me, and I can pretend I’m the princess who landed the amazing prince. But I’m going to admit here that I am worried I will be a bit in over my head in your childhood home.”Mac brushed her lips softly with his. “I disagree. You’re a force to be. There is no discourtesy here. Your daughter allowed me to help with the measurements. Being an apprentice to your trade, so to speak, I insisted that she call me Rupert." He could see that my father was not happy with that and went on quickly. "Ah! I see you have brought some samples. What would you suggest, Mr. Smith. As I have no talent with furnishings I must concede to your superior knowledge." He easily diverted my father's attention.In the weeks following Rupert would send a carriage for. And confident to a fault like most are in his profession. It annoys her, as it often does, and yet it also adds to his charm. He has a wry smile suggesting amusement at lesser minds. Though condescending in nature, it actually looks cute on him. And when he flashes it at her, she senses it’s not her to whom he condescends. It’s as if he’s sharing his amusement with her. And she can’t help agreeing with the sentiment. Though her doctor, her beard if you will, has skills and intelligence, he.