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When Georgia stood up, all the men stood as well "If you will excuse lanced at Austin before she walked away

He watched her go and then sat back down Austin tried to pretend her leaving so abruptly didn'thim "What is she upset about?" he asked

"Why have you distanced yourself froot out of rehab"

"I haven't distanced er needs me"

"Of course she needs you She's worked very hard to take the burden off your shoulders, and the least you can do is take some it off of hers"

Austin wrinkled his brow "What burden?"

"You told her if she accepted the inheritance she would be lifting a great burden off your shoulders"

Austin closed his eyes for a long moment "I didn't mean it that way"

"Perhaps not, but that's the way she took it She works long hours to learn and understand what is required of her She would do anything for you"

"Except let ize"

Laura shook her head "She doesn't want you to apologize - she wants you to forgive her"

Michael raised an eyebrow and looked at Jackie "He's more stubborn than you are"