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“Oh I didn’t realize” She paused as though letting this information sink in “But you only have to deal with it as far as your business is concerned At least, they aren’t involved in your personal life”

Grayson rubbed the back of his neck Now she was heading into exceedingly uncoe of

subjects “Should we go to the police station together in the ?”

“After what happened withto do with me”

“Seriously? That was nothing Trust me, my father ruined more dinners than I could ever count What your uncle did was just his way of showing that he cares about you and is worried about your safety”

Her eyes widened with surprise “You really believe that? Or are you just trying to make me feel better?”

He wasn’t going to feed her a line Other people had done that to him and he kneasn’t helpful “How about a little of both?”

A s honest I really appreciate it”

“You’re welcome”

She studied hi him a little uncomfortable

“Do I have so on my mouth?” When she shook her head, he asked, “My nose? My chin?” She continued to shake her head but a smile had started to lift her lips “Then what is it?”

“You look tired Is it jet lag?”

“Actually, it is I can’t sleep on planes” He always envied those people who could snooze after takeoff and wake up at landing

Annabelle got to her feet “Why don’t we call it an evening?”

“But the financials?”