Wedding on the Baby Ward / Special Care Baby Miracle by Lucy Clark Read Free Book Online Page A

Adelaide, which looked beautiful at dusk, just in case Miles asked her anything personal. She needed to keep reminding herself that this wasn’t a date, it was just dinner with a colleague, and yet she was completely aware of him sitting so close beside her in the back seat of the taxi.
    At the restaurant, they were warmly welcomed by Giuseppe and seated at a small table for two, their waiter lighting the candle in the centre of the table, giving the whole setting a more romantic atmosphere.
    They read the menus, ordered and then sat looking at each other. Janessa tried not to fidget with the cutlery, telling herself again that this was not a date, just a dinner between colleagues to discuss Sheena’s twins. At least if they were discussing work, there wouldn’t be any of those long and awkward silences that often accompanied two people who didn’t know each other on a personal level. Awkward silences … like … the one she was experiencing now.
    ‘So …’ Janessa cleared her throat, eager to get this meeting off on the right foot. ‘Uh … regarding the girls, I know we’ll be doing a lot of scans once they’ve been delivered. However, what would happen if it’s discovered they share a femoral artery?’
    Miles leaned back in his chair and considered her for a moment. It was clear Janessa wanted to ensure this
was
a business meeting and while he was still highly intrigued by her, wanting to ask her more personal questions, he’d play along for now.
    ‘Well, my professional opinion is that we should cross that bridge if we come to it.’
    Janessa blinked, hiding a smile before trying again. ‘But what if there is a vein that’s hidden, that isn’t picked up on the scans, and it gets severed during the separation?’
    ‘Then I suture it closed.’ Miles leaned forward onto the table, his gaze intent, his words earnest. ‘Janessa, I know you’re concerned about the upcoming surgeries for the girls, I understand how much they mean to you, but nothing is going to go wrong.’ He shrugged. ‘I’m here.’
    She tried again. ‘But what if—?’
    ‘Janessa, there are too many variables to discuss right now, right here, at dinner, especially with your stomach grumbling and growling. We’ll cover all eventualities and discuss every scenario in the coming weeks before the scheduled delivery of the twins. Right now, though, I’m hungry. You’re hungry. Let’s enjoy this meal.’ He picked up his wineglass and took a sip. ‘So … have you lived in Adelaide long?’
    She blinked slowly at his obvious arrogance and the abrupt change of subject. ‘But what if the girls—?’
    ‘How long? One year? Ten years? Or have you always lived in Adelaide? It’s not a difficult question, especially for someone as intelligent as you are.’
    Janessa huffed and crossed her arms. ‘Born and bred.’
    ‘Travelled much?’
    ‘We’re here to discuss the twins, not talk about me.’
    ‘I beg to differ. If you’re going to be part of my team, I need to know a bit more about you.’
    ‘And so discovering where I’ve lived helps you do that?’
    ‘It gives me a sense of who you are and what’s important to you. So … have you travelled much?’
    ‘A bit.’ She noticed that he seemed completely relaxed and at ease but, then again, a man as good looking and as intelligent as Miles would be quite used to meals like this. It was she who felt so odd, so naked and exposed.
    ‘Would you like to do more travel?’
    ‘Not at the moment. Especially with Sheena needing me.’
    ‘Of course. It’s clear that the two of you are very close.’
    ‘Yes.’
    He put his wineglass down and leaned forward, a bright smile on his face. ‘Am I making you nervous?’
    ‘A little.’ The words were out of her mouth before she could stop them and she immediately closed her eyes in confusion as embarrassment washed over her. He was so smooth, so relaxed and charming. How was she supposed to keep herself under control when every time he