Standing Up For Him

Kira frowned. ‘Miss Taylor—’ ‘If Austyn still wants to retain his position as vice president of the Taylor Group, he’ll come out and talk to me!’ ‘Is that a threat?’ Austyn spoke from the doorway. ‘Daddy!’ Jennie ran up to him with her short legs. Austyn closed the door behind him and scooped the girl up in his arms, setting down two shopping bags by his feet. ‘Did you miss me?’ Jennie nodded eagerly. She wrapped her stubby arms around Austyn’s neck and whispered loudly, ‘Daddy, this lady is very fierce. I don’t like her.’ ‘Then we’ll ask her to leave.’ Austyn tousled her soft hair. He strode into the living room and put the girl down. He patted Joshua’s head. ‘Take your sister into the bedroom. I’ll come and get you when dinner’s ready.’ Joshua took Jennie’s hand. ‘Let’s go.’ ‘But I don’t want to leave!’ Jennie whined. ‘I’ll let you play with my monster truck.’ Austyn turned to Kira. ‘Go with the kids, please.’ ‘No.’ Kira remained where she was. ‘This is my house. Why should I leave?’