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Оглавление“I want no wages.”
Cole’s voice was gruff, the words more brusque than he’d intended, but she’d touched a sore spot.
“I don’t understand.” A tiny vertical frown line formed between Sadie’s delicately arched brows. “It’s only fair. I’m certain Poppa would insist.”
He shook his head. “My compensation is in making up for the pain my brother caused. I wish I could change what he did, Sadie, but I cannot. This is all I can do.” He took hold of the ledgers, careful not to touch her hands, and turned to leave before he said more than he ought.
“Cole…”
“Yes?” He looked back at her. There were tears in her eyes. They might as well have been knives the way they pierced his heart.
“It’s not your fault.” She blinked her eyes and smiled, but her lips trembled. “Thank you for your kindness.”
Her throat worked, her hand rubbed her arm, and everything in him wanted to hold her, to comfort her.…
