Chapter 276: Overwhelmed

After the contractors left with promises to return early the following morning, Scott followed Jackie to the office, where she sank heavily into the desk chair and stared blankly at the wall.

“Everything okay, Jackie?” He squatted down beside her.

She nodded slowly. “It’s just a little overwhelming.”

“You know you can lean on me, right?” He gazed at her intensely, willing her to accept his support.

She focused on him, cupping his cheek with her hand. “Thanks,” she said softly. Then she rolled her eyes. “But you have a lot on your plate, yourself. You have a business to get up and running, and the cabin to remodel, so…”

“I’m never too busy for you.”

Jackie breathed out sharply. “It would have been nice to know the contractors were coming, though.”

Scott gestured to the office phone, where a red light blinked insistently. “Do you suppose you have a voicemail message?”