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The ride back home was silent Hayley wished she had not coe in disposition, wished he had a word that would bring a smile to her face

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"You haven't said a word, since you ca?" Maddie asked

"I'ainst the headboard of her bed

"You haven't eaten all day I can bring you soht now"

"You need to keep up your strength, or you'll become ill"

"If I do, I will stay away from you"

"I'm not worried about myself It's you that I am concerned about"

"You need not be troubled I can take care of rown my need for a nanny"

"Of course, you have You should not think it strange that I would care for you You are like a daughter to me"