Andrew snapped irritably, "I'm swamped with work. How could I possibly be in a good mood?"

Isabelle just giggled. "That's no problem. I'll stay and help you."

After shooing away her servants, she settled in.

Andrew had intended to send her home, insisting her help was not needed. However, Isabelle would not hear of it; she was adamant and full of enthusiasm about staying to help mind the shop.

Later, seeing how late it was getting, Andrew decided to head out first. He was going to the ai