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Оглавление“She likes being snuggled,” Corinne whispered.
“I see that.” Gabe was whispering, too. “I think you’re both enjoying this.”
“Immensely.” She smiled. “The years are flying by with my kids. I miss this.”
Her sweet regret painted another picture for him.
Corinne.
A baby.
A child to raise together.
The thought held an appealing mix of hope for the future. And then panic. His palms went damp, and he backed off from the image instantly.
“Do you want me to take her?” Part of him wanted her to say no while another part longed to protect.
She nodded and handed him Jessie. He leaned back, almost loving the feel of her on his chest, scared about how easy it would be to fall into a trap he couldn’t afford—the trap of love.
He’d been there before and had nothing to show for it, but somehow holding Jessie made it feel almost possible...and that might be scarier yet.
