Heart's Haven. Lois Richer

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      He waited, shuffling from one foot to the other until, exasperated by her lack of response, he burst out, “I’d appreciate a decision soon. I do have some work to do this afternoon.”

      Her laughter bounced off the building and down the street.

      “I think, counselor, that you need a refresher in patience.”

      “What I need is an answer. Lunch?”

      She studied him for a few moments, her expression unreadable. He was about to give up when she nodded, once.

      “I guess we could take a break. For an hour or so.”

      Within ten minutes she was seated in the front seat of his car and Ty was trying to figure out how Cassidy Preston could be so animated when some old high school buddies showed up, yet turn into a marble statue when they were alone.

      As he pulled into the parking lot of a restaurant, Ty saw her check her watch for the third time.

      Apparently he had about as long as it took to order and eat lunch to find the answer to his questions.