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personality.  Ellen could definitely see why women were attracted to him. 
    She followed him upstairs.
    “You’ll be right next to Aunt Dolly. That way if she needs anything, you’ll be nearby.”  He opened a door on the left side of the hallway.
    “That makes sense.”  Ellen walked in and gasped.  The suite was befitting a princess or movie star.  A small sitting area with an entertainment center opened up to a balcony with a view of the bay.  Ellen opened the French doors and stepped outside to catch the sunny breeze.
    “This is beautiful, Rand.”  Ellen stood at the rail, closed her eyes, and breathed in the fragrant air.  Spring was still several weeks away, but flowers filled the yard.
    Rand watched Ellen with wonderment.  She looked so young and fresh, so innocent and sweet, so soft and wholesome.  Her childlike expression defied her thirty-two years.  Suddenly, Rand wanted to know everything about her.  It rattled him.
    “There’s a bathroom and a walk-in closet, too.” He turned away abruptly. His emotions disturbed and confused him.  He needed to get away from her and clear his head. Ellen Todd had just lost the love of her life and was now his employee, two very good reasons not to be swept away by her.
    Ellen sensed Rand’s sudden annoyance.  She’d taken up way too much of his time.  After all, he did have a company to run.  By the looks of his estate, it was a very successful one.
    “I can figure things out from here,” Ellen said, moving back inside.  She closed the doors and faced him.  “If you need to be somewhere, please go.  I’ll be with your aunt the rest of the day.  When I left her earlier, she said she had some planning to do.  I’m not sure of what, but I told her I would help organize her thoughts on paper as soon as we’re finished.”
    Rand admired Ellen’s patience.  He felt badly for rushing her back inside.  “I didn’t mean to be so abrupt out there.”
                  Ellen shook her head. “It’s okay, Rand. You must be very busy, running a company and looking after a huge estate.”  Ellen passed a mirror and was horrified to see her cheeks had turned a bright pink.  They stood out from her drab appearance. 
    “What kind of company is it?”  Ellen asked, willing her skin tone down to his natural color.
    “I manufacture furniture for resorts and offices all over the world.”
    “You must travel a lot.”
    They’d returned to the hallway and paused outside Dolly’s bedroom.  Rand shook his head at Ellen’s comment.
    “I haven’t done as much this past year, but now that you’re here, I’ll feel better about leaving Aunt Dolly. I haven’t wanted to leave her yet.”
    “She seems to be a strong woman.  Her feistiness probably helps.  I won’t discourage it.”
    Rand grinned.  “You’ll be the one putting up with most of it.”
    “I felt a strong connection with your aunt when we talked earlier.  I like her.”
    “She must like you very much,” Rand noted.  “You don’t know how grateful I am that you’re here, Ellen. We’ve gone through three companions so far.  They were disasters. ”
                  Ellen blinked. “I hope I don’t disappoint you or Dolly.”
    “I hope you’re not disappointed.”
    Ellen lifted her brow at him.  It seemed a strange thing to say.  Rand escorted her inside Dolly’s room then excused himself to work in his office, promising to see them at lunch.
    “So, Dolly, what plans are you working on?” Ellen asked as soon as Rand left.                                                                                                             
    “Sit down, Ellen.”  Dolly patted the bed beside her.  Ellen did as she was told.  Dolly reminded Ellen so much of her grandmother, she was eager to please the woman.
    “I’ve been thinking a lot about you