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Оглавление“I wish I knew why I make you nervous.”
Dale hadn’t planned to open that can of worms. But the words had spilled out before he could contain them.
For a second, Christine seemed taken aback by his comment. He thought she was going to deny it, but instead she said, “Look, you seem like a nice man, Sheriff. I’m sorry if I’ve offended you. It’s nothing personal. I just think it’s wise if we keep our distance.”
“Why?”
“It’s a very long story.”
“I don’t have to be anywhere for an hour.”
Her lips tipped into a mirthless smile. “That wouldn’t even cover chapter one. Let it go.”
Dale knew that no matter what he said next, she wasn’t going to budge today. So he murmured a quick goodbye and headed back to his patrol car.
But as he pulled down the drive, he was determined that sooner or later he would uncover the real meaning behind the name of Christine’s business, Fresh Start Farm.
