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Оглавление“Maybe this wasn’t such a good idea,” Reid said.
“What?”
“Coming back to Stampede.”
Scarlett’s heart sank. The last thing she’d meant to do was discourage Reid from staying in town, especially when he hadn’t been home in over a decade. “You can’t leave.” She winced at the eager note in her voice. “Being with family will play in your favor when the social worker decides whether or not you should be given permanent custody of Jessie.”
“Got any other reasons why I shouldn’t leave?”
She shook her head. “That’s it, why?”
His mouth curved into a smile. “I thought maybe you’d want to judge for yourself if my kissing has improved.”
“Well, there is that, too.” Scarlett smiled.
His blue eyes darkened. “I really like you, Scarlett.”
Reid’s declaration wasn’t all that swoon-worthy but for a woman who dealt with the ugly side of life on a daily basis, it was a beacon of sunshine filled with hope and possibilities.
