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Оглавление“The thought of people believing we are engaged is actually quite amusing.”
“Yes,” Caleb replied, his voice gruff, though his expression remained hidden from her.
“There’ll be no need for me to burden your sister with a houseguest.”
“Likely not.”
This conversation was embarrassing enough without looking him in the face. He’d echoed her sentiments. Which was perfect. Excellent. Although none of her resolute thinking explained why she became instantly tongue-tied the instant he entered a room.
“Thank you, Mr. McCoy, for everything. Truly. I hope I haven’t seemed ungrateful.”
It’s just that you tie me in knots, and I’ve never been the tied-in-knots-over-a-man sort of person.
He stuck his hands into his pockets and avoided looking directly at her. “Caleb.” He cleared his throat. “I saved your life. I think that puts us on a first-name basis.”
“I amend my apology. Thank you, Caleb. And you must call me Anna.”
She tripped a bit over the last syllable.
“You have nothing to apologize for, Anna.”
Her stomach fluttered. The use of her name lent an air of intimacy to the exchange. She’d never been particularly fond of her name. She liked hearing Caleb say it. She liked hearing him say her name very much.
