Last Stand In Texas. Robin Perini
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Название: Last Stand In Texas
Автор: Robin Perini
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Короткие любовные романы
Серия: Mills & Boon Heroes
isbn: 9781474093514
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“I won’t argue there. What’ll you have?”
He ordered his usual, a couple of eggs, some bacon and a biscuit—he’d really miss her biscuits.
He motioned Carla closer and whispered his instructions in her ear. She grinned and hurried to the kitchen.
“I’m done,” Zoe said, shoving her plate away. “I need to go to the bathroom.”
Faith started to stand.
“M...o...o...om! I can go by myself.”
Stefan bit back a smile. Faith’s daughter made him smile. The girl had backbone.
For the next few minutes, Faith avoided looking his way by watching the door of the restroom.
Stefan emptied his coffee cup. He wasn’t quite sure how to approach Faith. If their positions were reversed he certainly wouldn’t want some stranger to stick her nose where it didn’t belong.
Before he could solve the dilemma, Carla set the filled thermos in front of him, followed by his breakfast. The aroma of bacon caused his belly to rumble.
He tucked into his eggs, keeping an eye out for Carla. The waitress better hurry before Faith and Zoe left.
The little girl rushed back from the bathroom. Instead of sliding into the next booth, she stopped right beside Stefan. “Hi. I saw you in the library yesterday.”
“That you did.” Stefan smiled at the little girl. “You were a big help.”
“Zoe,” Faith hissed.
The little pistol shrugged at him and slunk back to their booth.
“How was your breakfast, sweetie?” Carla asked Zoe.
“Yummy.”
The waitress placed a full plate in front of Faith.
“What’s this?” she asked.
“Breakfast,” Carla said.
“I... I can’t afford it,” Faith whispered.
“It’s already been paid for, honey. Accept the gift.”
Carla winked at Stefan and walked away.
Faith stared over Zoe’s head at him. “You did this?” she asked.
“Sounds like you’re having a rough morning.” Stefan hesitated, but truth was, he didn’t have the time or patience to be polite, and if she had a noon deadline, neither did Faith. “Ray’s got a reputation. I can talk to—”
“Zoe,” Faith interrupted. “Wash your hands.”
“I already did—”
Faith quirked her brow. “Really?”
Zoe bowed and shook her head. “No.”
“That’s what I thought. Now go.”
Once Zoe was out of earshot, Faith pinched her nose. “Look, I appreciate the gesture, but...”
“I get it. You don’t know me from Adam...or Ray, but I can help you. If you’ll let me.”
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