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“Not a diamond.” He narrowed his eyes. “A fake ring, for a fake engagement.”

A scarlet flush of embarrassment rushed up her throat and covered her face. Of course. Despite the kiss they’d shared last night, this was just part of his job.

But it could also be a chance to keep Manuel and the child on the ranch. Close by her. Maybe, with a little more time, she could find out for once in her life what having a man and a family of her own would be like—even if it was only a temporary situation.

At the thought, an ache of longing thudded in her heart, so strong it nearly knocked her down.

Dear God. Could she really pull this off—and not be destroyed in the process…?