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Оглавление“I usually like trying new things.”
“Such as?” Noah asked.
Lily shrugged. “Zip-lining, sushi—”
“Wait a minute.” He held up a hand. “You’ll eat raw fish that could have who knows what in it, but you’re afraid to get on a horse?”
At least she had the decency to look embarrassed. “I know it sounds silly—”
“Oh, it sounds more than just silly.”
She was quiet for a moment. Then, “What would be truly silly, though, is to tell my children the truth when I haven’t even made the effort to overcome my fear.” She looked him in the eye. “If you’re still willing to help me, I’m ready to accept your help.”
His smile was instantaneous. “Then I’ll see you Monday morning.”
Standing there in the shade of an aspen tree, he searched her pretty face, feeling his heart swell with something that hadn’t been there in a long time. Respect? The thrill of a challenge? Or something else he was too afraid to name?
