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“There’s central heating,” he told her, obviously catching her movement Didn’t miss much, did he?

“All pretty straight-forward Open plan kitchen, dining, and living roo, let Thomas know”

Yeah, she’d figure it out on her own The kitchen stole her attention It was filled with expensive appliances A full-sized fridge, a gas oven, dishwasher, and ht have the feel of an i area was a sood choices for two boys, and she knew she wouldn’t be using that area to feed thehtly better It had a L-shaped, black leather couch, a large screen television secured to the wall, and double doors that led out to a small patio

“This is your bathrooe and pointed to one door “Then your bedroom is across from it And this is the boys’ room” He opened the door at the end of the hall

She came to a stop when she reached the doorway, overcouestrooured she’d have tothe boys sleep with her for a bit until she could figure things out She’d never in her wildest dreams expected what she saw

The walls were the same color as the rest of the house, but they’d been filled with large pictures of ani had been placed over the gray carpet Thite cribs rested against opposite walls, athrough the air The cribs wereUnder the as a wooden chest And next to it on the floor was a wooden train set

“The chest is empty so you can put their toys in it if you like,” Saxon said as he ently down “I’m afraid I couldn’t doyou can exchange it I wanted them to have beds at least”

Change anything? Why would I change it?

“I can’t believe you did this for me,” she whispered then walked over to settle Jamie in his bed “I don’t even kno you did this so quickly”

He shrugged and, if she didn’t know better, she would have said he looked self-conscious “I find s up”

Right She wouldn’t know “As soon as I can, I’ll pay you back Or you can take it out ofwith the money I owe you for the car, too”

Oh, God, she was spiraling further and further into debt A sinking feeling filled her even as her airways tightened Don’t panic Don’t panic

Saxon walked over and took her hand, guiding her to the door Then he stopped “Are they okay now?” He gestured towards the boys She looked back, they were sleeping peacefully But it eet that he wanted to check on the

“Yes, they’re fine”

He drew her out and partially shut the door then moved her to the sofa “Sit”