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Оглавление“I’d hate to be a third wheel.”
“Technically, you’d be the fourth wheel,” Rick corrected Emma, adding a mischievous grin. “And if you want to come, we’d love to have you. The girls, I mean,” he amended quickly.
“What about you?”
“What about me?”
“Are you honestly that clueless, or are you just messing with me?”
He laughed out loud. “Okay, you got me. It’s nice to have another grown-up to talk to, and you’re great company.”
“Really? But I’m so quiet.”
“And funny and sweet. I have to say, I’ve never met anyone quite like you, Emma. You’re one of a kind.”
“Does that work on the other women you’ve known?”
Suddenly, the humor left his expression. “Only one.”
“Sarah?” When he nodded, she steadied her voice. “I’m honored. May I ask you something?”
“Sure.”
“Do you think you’ll ever be able to think of her and smile?”
He took a moment to consider that and nodded. “Someday. People tell me the pain eases, but I didn’t believe that. Until recently, anyway.”
