‘Thanks, Dad.’ Apparently almost meeting his maker and a confrontation with his wife had been sufficient to make Charles seriously reconsider his ways.

As she heard the music start she moved to the top of the aisle and caught her first glimpse of Jago, standing tall and broad-shouldered next to her brother.

At that moment he turned and saw her and there was no missing the love and pride in his dark eyes. And as Katy took her first steps towards him on her father’s arm, she knew that everything about her life was perfect.

* * * * *

The Greek Children’s Doctor

Sarah Morgan

CONTENTS

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Epilogue

CHAPTER ONE

‘LIBBY, you’re up for auction. Lot number 16.’

Libby snuggled the tiny baby in the crook of her arm and glanced up at the ward sister in horror. ‘Tell me you’re joking.’

‘Deadly serious.’ Beverley squinted down at the baby. ‘How’s she doing?’

‘Better. I’m trying to get her to take more fluids,’ Libby said softly, reaching for the bottle of milk that she’d warmed in readiness. ‘And, Bev, I’m not taking part in the auction—I already told you that.’

‘You have to!’ The older woman sat down in the chair next to her and gave her a pleading look. ‘You’re the best-looking woman in the hospital. We’re bound to get a good price for you.’

Libby pulled a face. ‘That’s so sexist!’

‘But true.’ Bev beamed at her. ‘Come on. Say yes. It’s for a good cause.’

‘It’s utterly degrading and I don’t know what made you come up with the idea. You obviously have a sick mind.’

‘It was your idea,’ Bev reminded her placidly. ‘But that was before you went off men again. Everyone’s really entered into the spirit of things. It’s going to be a great evening and we’re going to raise a fortune for our playroom. This is going to be the best-equipped paediatric ward in the world.’

‘Well, I must have been mad to think of it and I’m certainly not taking part. I’ll give you a donation.’ Libby gently placed the bottle to the baby’s lips. ‘Come on, sweetheart, suck for Libby.’

‘That’s not the same. It’s not just about the money, it’s about team spirit and you have to be there. You’re an important part of the paediatric team. My star performer, in fact.’

‘In that case I’ll come and watch.’ Libby smiled with satisfaction as the baby clamped her mouth round the teat. ‘There’s a good girl.’

‘We need you on that stage,’ Bev said firmly, ‘and just think of the opportunity to meet a new man! There’ll be all sorts there. Short ones, tall ones, thin ones, fat ones…’

A new man?

Libby shuddered. ‘It doesn’t matter what they look like on the outside. They’re all the same on the inside and I’m not interested.’