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Оглавление“I don’t think I’ve ever told anyone about how lonely I was.”
John reached out and gently touched Elizabeth’s cheek. Their eyes met, and the realization of how much she liked him scared Elizabeth into jumping up from the park bench.
“Elizabeth. I didn’t mean to upset you. I—”
“You didn’t. But—” She couldn’t let him say he was sorry for the tender moment. She didn’t want to hear that. “It’s just getting late, and we should get back.”
He stood from the bench, and she slipped her hand through his arm before they began their walk back.
“Thank you for listening, John.”
“Anytime. I mean that, Elizabeth. I’ve opened up to you in ways I never have with anyone else.”
His words warmed Elizabeth’s heart. This man whom she’d sparred with for over a year had suddenly become the person she shared all her deepest hurts and fears with. He was truly her best friend. But now she wanted for more.
