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His frown deepened “I have no idea why you’re saying these things”

“Sure you do And, hey, I understand nohy you didn’t want et it”

Pinching the bridge of his nose, he let out a frustrated sigh “First of all, that’s not why I didn’t bring you with me to the hospital And second of all, it’s my job to always be above reproach, to never loseyou to call me names in an outburst of emotion in front of my men isn’t acceptable It causes a scene I can’t afford to be caught up in right now”

“Well, don’t worry” She pointed over her shoulder angrily “As soon as I get in that car, you’ll never be eain”

“You’re leaving,” he said flatly

“Yep Just like you wanted”

He stared down at her, his blue eyes looked even bluer in the direct sunlight “I never wanted that, and you know it I wanted you to stay, so we could get to know—”

She forced a laugh “Oh, drop the act all ready”

“I—” He pressed his lips together angrily Lips she’d kissed last night Lips she’d never forget “What act?”

“I know you got hed about the”

That brow, that cocky, annoying brow lifted again

She ached to tackle hiround, pull out soht off his face before she left the country for good

“You h at you like that, and as I’ve said—repeatedly—I never got your letters”

Forcing a cool smile, she crossed her arms “If you say so”

“I do,” he snarled, his nostrils flaring