It was late June and Paris was growing stuffier and stickier by the day. She had no complains, though. This was nothing compared to Moscow’s midsummer hell. The Parisians, however, were beginning to desert the city whenever they got the chance. They went south to the breezy Mediterranean coast or...
“You’re drenched. Come on in.” After changing into Marie’s spare pajamas and pulling on a pair of warm socks, Natalie curled up on the armchair and tucked her feet under her. “A cup of tea to warm you up?” Marie offered. “Thanks, I’d like that.” Marie placed two steaming cups on the coffee table ...
He glanced at the caller ID, turned to Rob, and whispered apologetically, “Sorry, I have to take this. It’s my mom.” “You have to take it because it’s your mom or because it’s your boss?” Rob teased. “Good question.” Mat grinned. He strode to the flowerbeds in the middle of the lawn. “Hi, Mom. Wh...