Falling under the irresistible charm of his stepdad
She offered.
I wrinkled up my nose and shook my head. “No thanks,” I said, “I have already taken breakfast.”
“Well, that’s where brunch comes in,” she said with a laugh, “I have got some banana nut muffins in the oven now.”
“Oh, that is what I smell! It smells so heavenly. But no coffee for me please, it has been upsetting my stomach lately.” I saw a funny look cross over her face, I blinked, and it was gone with her smile back in place.