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“I’d like to make a deal with you,” Scott said.
Оглавление“How would you feel about watching Shelley for me during the weekdays, and in return I’ll work for you on the weekends and some evenings?”
As he expected, Melanie’s mouth dropped open and she stared as if he’d gone daft. He was hoping she’d look past his position as the forest ranger and see that they could help each other out.
“Why would you ask me to do this? I’m basically a stranger.”
“Karen told me you’re a good, hardworking woman. I already feel as if I’ve known you for years.”
Maybe he shouldn’t have said that, but it was true. He felt more comfortable around Mel McAllister than around any woman he’d ever met.
“Well, I could sure use your help around this place.”
“So it’s a deal?”
“Okay.” She gave him a smile so bright he had to blink. It lit up her face and softened her eyes and he thought he’d never seen anything so beautiful in all his life.
