49- Attract Marwick Garner

River was in high spirits when she returned to the cottage. When she left home Jeff was on her tail but since they had returned River was holding Jeff as if they were old friends.

Greta raised her brows when she saw them coming while laughing crazily.

“You are funny,” Jeff said and picked up an apple from the kitchen island.

“I need to go to Marwick and bring him down. He must be working in his room,” River said before stepping on the stairs but had to stop when she heard Greta.

“Mr. Garner is out for some office work. He said to tell you specifically to have dinner without him,” As expected River felt disappointed.

On the plane, he was so friendly and then after she requested him to take his hand up, he just chuckled in reaction and kissed her temple.

Was he avoiding her?

“Sure, Greta. Of course, he is here for work. We can’t expect him to waste his time here.” She didn’t let his absence get to her heart.

They ordered a large meal, and she enjoyed Greta’s and Jeff’s company. T