CHAPTER 361: WHAT'S REAL?

"Maybe later; I'm quite busy right now." Maddy frowned and bit her lips as George's rejection washed over her. "Please don't be upset." he started, but her frown deepened. "I already am." She huffed and then crossed her arms. "I thought we were supposed to be taking our relationship a step further?" "Yes, we are," George agreed carefully, "But darling, I have a crucial meeting to attend in about twenty minutes, and I need to be here." It didn't look like she had accepted his explanation, and he sighed in frustration before standing up. "Come here," he ordered gently, holding his hands open. She didn't move, so he did. He threw his hands around her and kissed the top of her head, reveling in the scent of her fragrance. It was one of the things he liked about her; she always smelled great. "So, because you have a meeting in twenty minutes, you can't quickly accompany me to the animal shelter?" George pulled back and inspected her face, trying to ascertain if she looked as angry