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"Why did you choose hiht then she knew the truth

"I didn't choose Clay," she said, touching his cheek

"When I think about you two in the cave…"

Megan put her finger on his lips "Nothing happened He wrote a note and signed your name I went to the lake to meet you," she said with a s the back of his neck "Can you ever forgive this jerk?"

"Yes, but we need to talk Are you willing to answer a few questions?" They sat on the front porch steps, some distance between them "Why do you respect Brett and not your brother? They both enjoy working outdoors, riding, and doing the work it takes to keep this ranch operational"

"Brett owns the ranch Clay has no desire to own anything or dowhat coentle manner with horses? Have you watched hian moved closer and took Colby's hands As she looked him in the eyes she said, "Be his brother Life is short Trust me, I know Respect his choices" As if the osh"

"What?" Colby said, leaning closer to Megan

"I realize why Clay entered my life last summer He showed h, I won't allow anyone to destroy it"

"Clay taught you that," Colby said, al e is a waste of time I never looked beneath the surface until now"

Colby remained silent for a few minutes and then his eyes lit isdom "My brother's smarter than I realized" His smile widened as he looked out over the ranch "Mr MacCorrandfather were best friends and we had an open invitation at the ranch This is where Clay learned to ride and rope" He paused a moment and then said, "Thank you"

"You're welcome, but what did I do?"

"You helped me see the truth Do you think it's too late?"

"Clay will prove ive up"

Colby took Megan's hands and squeezed until she looked into his face "Clay cos for me, has it," he said, no hint of a question