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Chance’s eyes met hers. “The truth. The honest-to-God truth.”

“Okay. I lied. My real name is Shay Dumont.”

“Why the lie?” His voice was as cool as ice water. But it didn’t keep her from noticing he was heartthrobbing-good-looking. How she wished that they had met before she’d pulled such a stupid stunt.

The truth would hurt too many people. “Listen. I didn’t take anything, so can we please let this drop?”

“No.”

He came for the truth and he wasn’t leaving without it.

“If you don’t tell me why you were trying to rob the Calhouns, I’ll call the constable of High Cotton. He’ll arrest you for attempted robbery.”

Her head jerked up. “You saw me leave and could see that I didn’t take anything. How many times do I have to say that?”

The shattered look on her face twisted his stomach and prompted him to add, “Shay, I mean you no harm, but I have to know why you tried to rob the Calhouns.”

She still remained silent.

“If you’re innocent, I’ll forget the whole thing.”

“But I’m not innocent.”