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Оглавление“After you’re in the house, I’m sure there’ll be additional shopping,” Melissa advised.
“For what?” Edmond asked.
“Curtains, for one thing. As I recall, the blinds in that house provide privacy but they aren’t decorative.”
“Oh, right.” While he’d considered the cost of child care, he hadn’t factored in yard care. “And a cleaning service, too. Any recommendations?”
“We clean our own house, so I’m not sure. Just ask at work. You’ll be inundated with suggestions.” She was grinning widely.
“What’s so funny?”
“You’re usually on top of every situation.” She slipped her pad into a pocket. “It’s refreshing to see you out of your element.”
“Refreshing?” That wasn’t the word Edmond would have chosen. “Awkward, maybe. Embarrassing.”
“No, it’s cute.” She’d never called him that before. “Human.”
“As opposed to my usual robotic self?” he asked.
“In a sense,” she teased. “It’s fun to watch the ice melt.”
He traced her temple with his thumb. “Only with you.” Her radiance drew him in, drew him close. He tilted his head, longing for her, but holding back.
And then, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, she looped her arms around his shoulders and kissed him....
