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Оглавление“How could I live in the same house with a female like you and not want you?” Rusty said.
“You’re beautiful,” he continued. “And all woman.”
Stunned, Lucy kept her head down. “Please,” she said belatedly, “don’t say those things.”
“Why not?”
“Because I can’t. I didn’t come to the Lazy S for that. I want a family, Rusty.”
“Family,” he echoed in disbelief. “You mean you want to treat me like some kind of...of brother?”
At least he understood, she thought, relieved. She nodded firmly. “Yes. A brother.”
Surprising her, he threw back his head and guffawed. “Woman, I think maybe you’ve lost a few head of cattle from your herd.” His laughter filled the fall air. “There’s nothing brotherly about the way I feel about you, Lucy. And you’re not being truthful with your own feelings if you say you think of me that way.”
