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“I don’t mind,” I finally tell her, as I bend hts

I call for the waiter, and only ask Natasha to wait long enough so she can take some breakfast for Suzanna with her

I ht now, but everyone should at least eat a proper breakfast

“You’re sweet,” Natasha says “Are you sure you don’t mind?” she asks

Meaning: Do I secretly oes to spend some time with her best friend?

“Of course not,” I tell her truthfully But I’ the seconds until we’re off this train

I’ll have her all to h

“I’ll be here or in the suite” I let Natasha know, kissing her before she goes, already deciding to do a little house hunting online to pass the tione

Turning to head back forus eat together and then go our separate ways

They quickly shift their eyes back to their plates and I walk past without thinking much of it

Until they think I’m out of earshot

“Disgusting,” one says

“Hetheir tongue

A part of o to hell To entleman in me

The adult in me knows that both Natasha and I will always draw that kind of attention in some people’s eyes

People who

I glance back, but only tocar

I’d hate to have her see or hear people acting like this with her nearby

As ets my back up, the irritation fades quickly once I set to work on doing what I do best Finding real estate

Except for this time I have a very special homeowner in mind

So dark hair who is receptive to the idea of family

She also doesn’t uy, not one bit

Within a fewcar and alet I’m on a train at all

Sipping es online, I also shoot out a couple of emails to contacts I know

There’s a short rap at the door,me look up fro ain just how short I ith him yesterday

But he starts to explain quickly that he’s co else entirely

Rather, he’s come about so else on this trip so far

Chapter Fifteen