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Оглавление“I’ll take good care of Teddy. We all will,” Lilly said.
“He has a special fondness for you.”
The words melted her heart. “And I for him.”
Caleb touched her hand and rode away. He lifted his hat at the crest of the hill and waved to her. She waved back and stood watching until he was out of sight.
He would return tonight, just as he said.
Because of Teddy, she reminded herself. Not because of her.
She would not expect any man to return to her. That led only to disappointment and pain. As Rose had pointed out, she’d learned that lesson at a very young age and she’d had it reinforced throughout her life.
She was more than content living on the farm with her family, tending the garden and the animals. But she’d accept the company and care of Teddy and his father for a short time, even knowing it couldn’t last.
The pain would be worth the joy of the moment.
