Brian had been convinced that several invitations would be needed to coax them into his office.

Their immediate arrival had caught him off guard.

Without a hint of emotion coloring her features, Rosalynn led Maggie to the lounge area and took a seat.

Rarely had Sanford bothered to lay out cutlery and plates with such meticulous courtesy.

Keeping her gaze Low, Maggie seated herself next to Rosalynn, carefully avoiding Sanford's eyes.