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‘It’s difficult to put into words I guess I’d just had enough of everything Enough of work And life And men Especially men,’ she added with heavy emphasis

Terrific, Sergio thought Suddenly, his goal of seducing Bella just became even more difficult

‘I’m a man,’ he said before he could think better of it

‘I know that, Sergio,’ she said stiffly, her eyes closing momentarily as her shoulders lifted then sank ‘But you’redifferent’

‘Not as different as youthe way his conscience was suddenly prodding him

‘You wouldn’t tell a woet her into bed, would you?’

‘No I wouldn’t’ As ht be tempted to

‘See? You’re different froet entleman’

‘But no less a entleman’

‘I don’t believe that’

‘Then you’re a fool,’ he snapped, frustrationhim impatient

When he saw the hurt in her eyes his remorse was immediate

‘I apologise,’ he said ‘That was uncalled for But I’m not a saint, Bella, and you’re a very beautiful woman’

Their eyesthe instant panic in hers He wasn’t sure if that was good news or bad