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“Those smell delicious...”

Lizzie placed one of the hot cookies on a napkin and set it in front of Paul. His eyes lit up in a look of sheer delight.

The smile on his face broadened as he said, “Ah, Lizzie, you do know the way to a hardworking man’s heart.”

She gasped and took a step back, and out of a long-practiced instinct her hand flew up to cover the scar on her face.

She wasn’t trying to work her way into anyone’s heart, least of all Paul’s. He was her childhood friend.

“Lizzie.” His tone softened. “I didn’t mean to make you feel uncomfortable with my words. Please don’t shy away from me.”

Slowly, she lowered her hand.

“You don’t need to hide your face from me, ever. I need you to understand that, Lizzie.”

She gave him a slight nod, fighting the urge to cover her scar again.

And all the while she felt his gaze on her...