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Оглавление“Will you be relieved to see us gone?”
When Lydia met his gaze, Gideon looked as if she’d handed him a time bomb set to explode.
Laughing, she said, “I suppose there’s no diplomatic way of answering that.”
His eyes creased in amusement. “I grew up with sisters. I’ve learned to recognize a loaded question.”
“Then let me rephrase. I know your duties will be simplified. But I wonder if you’ll miss us in some small way.”
He studied her for a moment, then nodded. “I dare say this valley will miss all of you. You’ve brought a measure of joy to what would have been a dreary winter.”
Lydia supposed she shouldn’t put too much import into his words, but she couldn’t ignore the warmth that settled in her heart.
“I’m glad we weren’t a complete chore.”
He shook his head. “Not a complete chore.”
When she would have glared at him, he laughed. “You mustn’t take yourself too seriously. After all, our time together is limited.”
Yes. But did it have to be?
