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When Amanda’s hand brushed his, a low-voltage current shot straight up Mitch’s arm and across his chest

He studied her face and knew she’d felt the same thing. Curls had fallen onto her forehead and, using only his fingertips, he swept them to one side.

“Amanda?” he whispered.

Her cheeks flushed and her breath caught.

Though he wanted nothing more than to bend down and kiss her, Mitch told himself he had to draw back. “There’s too much at stake,” he whispered. “My daughter…”

“Right,” she agreed. “You’re absolutely right.”

He knew there was only one thing he could do. He had to leave before they crossed a line. They weren’t sixteen anymore. They were on opposite sides of a court case that could change his life, and Hailey’s life, forever.

Amanda dusted her hands. “We’ll meet here at the same time next week?”

“Yeah. Are you okay?”

“Sure. I’m fine. Why wouldn’t I be?”

She seemed so self-confident, but as Mitch made his way to the door he couldn’t help wondering if either of them was telling the truth…