“Ms. Crawford, please don’t feel obliged to bring out a lot of food.”

Julian smiled.

Quinn smiled. “I’m not bringing out much. Just some fruit and snacks. My mom hasn’t finished cooking. You must be hungry after a long journey here. You should have something to tide you over.

“Have a chat with Mr. Bucham, Dad. I’ll help Mom in the kitchen,” Quinn said and returned to the kitchen.

Julian looked at Quinn’s receding back and raved about her to Dave. “Ms. Crawford is a kind and talented wo