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Оглавление“Someone is bound to notice if we’re seen together.” Anna glanced at Russ.
“You’re far more likely to attract attention than I am.”
“Me?” She backed away, bumping into the table and toppling a bag of seeds to the floor. “No one knows me here.”
“Yet.” He knelt and reached for the bag. “There’s still time to become notorious.”
With trembling fingers, she swept the seeds. “I just want a little peace and quiet.”
He pressed his hand over her chilled fingers. “I was only trying to lighten the mood. Neither of us is likely to incite comment.”
“If you say so.”
Russ resumed sifting seeds, his thoughts troubled. The memory of the carefree girl she’d been all those years ago lingered. Surely there was something he could do to bring back that mischievous twinkle in her eyes once more? Perhaps if he knew more about her life, more about her time in Philadelphia, he’d have a better chance at avoiding potential hazards in their friendship. Five years was a long time, and a lot had obviously changed for Anna.
Not all of it for the better.
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