I Hate Her Too

Reyona was not expecting the force with which the boy launched himself onto her.

She was in danger of toppling over when a hand supported her.

Warmth spread through her as a familiar scent tickled her nose.

She moved her hair from her face and looked up to thank Cliff for his help.

Only to look straight into Maxwell’s hazel-green eyes.

Wait, how come she had never noticed that they…

“Are you okay?”

His soft question drew Reyona’s gaze to his firm and luscious… “Yeah, I am fine. Thanks,” she said tersely before looking down at the boy who was still clinging to her neck.

“Hi,” Reyona said with a tight smile borne off her sudden discomfort.

“He said he is our uncle. Ally said he is lying. Liar!” Junior said in an accusatory tone as he looked at Maxwell with a mutinous face.