Unexpected Tenderness

When they reached the upper floor of the restaurant, Valerie had no idea the real shock was still waiting for her.

Nolan set her down on a chair and even crouched to put her shoes on for her. Valerie thought, 'This is weird. Since when has my brother ever been this considerate, actually putting my shoes on for me?'

"Nolan..." Valerie instinctively jerked her foot back, and as she looked up, she wa