Evie," Lillian interupted impatiently, "men expect to be deceived in these matters. They're happiest that way. If one were straightforward with them the whole prospect of marriage would be too alarming, and none of them would ever do it.
Lisa KleypasAnnabelle gave him a chiding smile. โIf youโre implying that Iโm spoiled, I assure you that I am not.โ โYou should be.โ His warm gaze slid over her pink-tinted face and slender upper body, then sought hers again. There was a note in his voice that gently robbed her of breath. โYou could do with a bit of spoiling.
Lisa KleypasBad divorce?" Hardy asked, his gaze falling to my hands. I realized I was clutching my purse in a death grip. โNo, the divorce was great,โ I said. โIt was the marriage that sucked.
Lisa KleypasI didn't want to give you the one last part of myself that I couldn't take back. And then you were gone... And I realized it was already yours. It had been since the beginning. Except that I hadn't told you. It drove me mad, the thought that you would never know.
Lisa KleypasThe boy heaved a sigh. "I would ask to go with you," he said, " but I have to finish my lessons. I so look forward to the day when I know everything. Then I won't have to read any more books or do any more counting." Beatrix smiled. "I don't wish to be discouraging, Rye, but it's not possible to know everything." "Mama does." Rye paused reflectively. "At least, Papa says we mus t pretend she does, because it makes her happy." "Your father," Beatrix informed him with a laugh, " is one of the wisest men I've ever known.
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