Falling for Her Boss. Bonnie Winn K.

sunny school,” Poppy replied.

      That had been today, he realized. But he hadn’t intended for it to be an ongoing thing. When Tessa brought up the subject, it had seemed harmless, a onetime outing. “What’s she talking about?”

      Tessa cleared her throat. “The teacher gave her a handout. The younger grades are having a little party on Saturday. Should be fun with lots of kids.”

      He frowned. “I didn’t sign on for a series of church events.”

      Poppy’s lower lip began to quiver. “I wanna go, Daddy.”

      His throat tightened. There was little in the world he could deny her. “I have to think about it.”

      “It’s time for bed,” Dorothy said only a moment later, preempting tears and hurt feelings. “Freckles looks sleepy.”