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Оглавление“Jonathan!” she called.
He paused, surprising Catherine, because she had been unsure if he would. “Yes?”
“You forgot this.” She walked around him and then faced him as she held out his coat.
“Thank you.” He bit off each word but took his coat, draping it over his arm.
“And thank you for what you did down in the kitchen.”
“No need.” He looked at a point over her head. “It doesn’t take a hero to put out a grease fire with salt.”
“I didn’t say anything about you being a hero. I simply thanked you for keeping it from spreading.” She folded her arms in front of her and gazed up at him. “Why is it so important to be a hero again? Haven’t you proven your courage by saving Charles?”
“You don’t understand.” He moved to go pass her.
She stepped in front of him again. “How can I understand when you don’t explain?”
“Ask anything you want of me. Just not that.”
