Snowbound: Miracle Marriage. Sarah Morgan
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Название: Snowbound: Miracle Marriage

Автор: Sarah Morgan

Издательство: HarperCollins

Жанр: Современные любовные романы

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      Stella moved her head but he had her trapped. ‘Not with him. In the stable. Is that why you tried to knock a hole in the wall?’ Watching his reaction, she shook her head in disbelief. ‘For goodness’ sake, Daniel! What is the matter with you? I’ve seen you handle drunks and drug addicts with calm and patience. I’ve seen you ice cold, resuscitating a newborn baby when the other doctors in the room were all shaking hands and sweating brows. You have more control than any other man I know. And more intelligence.’

      ‘He said you were living with him.’

      ‘In the stable! Can’t you tell when he’s winding you up?’

      Daniel gave a grunt and let his hand drop. ‘My brother knows which buttons to push.’

      ‘You two don’t change.’ But she knew how close they were and felt a flash of guilt for causing friction. ‘There’s nothing between Patrick and me.’

      ‘It’s two years since Carly walked out. He’s ready for another relationship.’ His tone was rough. ‘If that’s what the two of you want, I’m relaxed about it.’

      Relaxed?

      Stella decided not to remind him that his knuckles had required an ice pack. It was natural, she told herself, that he’d feel uncomfortable about her being with Patrick. It was just too close for comfort. He was probably worried that he’d be tripping over her every time he called in on his brother. ‘Is that what you’re buying him for Christmas? A relationship?’

      Daniel flexed his fingers, testing the injury. ‘I think we both know relationships aren’t my speciality. And you still haven’t answered my question. Why are you back?’

      ‘I’m back because this is where I want to live, Daniel! I love the Lake District—I love the hospital. My friends are here. The only reason I went away in the first place was because I just couldn’t work alongside you after everything that happened. But I’ve moved on.’ She hoped she sounded convincing. ‘And so have you. If you’re worried about awkward moments, then don’t be. There won’t be any.’

      ‘Have you moved on?’

      ‘Of course.’ Stella thought of ‘Caring of Cumbria’.

      ‘That Christmas two years ago—’

      ‘Let’s not talk about it. There’s no point.’ Surprised and unsettled by his unexpected reference to their highly emotional break-up, Stella decided that the best thing was to show him everything was fine. ‘I hear you’re seeing someone. That’s good. I’m pleased for you.’

      Daniel discarded the ice pack. ‘You are?’

      ‘Of course. I only ever wanted you to be happy. I’m seeing someone, too.’

      Daniel inhaled sharply and his eyes narrowed to two dangerous slits. ‘Who?’

      Stella suddenly realised that she didn’t want to tell him she was using a dating agency. Why did that feel embarrassing? She didn’t know, but it did. ‘Just a guy.’

      ‘So you don’t know him very well.’ ‘That’s why we’re dating. To get to know each other.’

      ‘How long have you known him?’

      Stella was starting to wish she’d never begun the conversation. ‘A couple of months.’ Which was true, she reasoned. They’d been emailing each other since October.

      ‘What does he do?’

      ‘What does it matter?’ She stared at him, exasperated and confused. ‘Why do you care?’

      ‘I’m just making conversation. Finding out what’s been happening to you.’ But the expression in his eyes said differently. ‘Isn’t that what friends do?’

      ‘Yes, but we’re not friends, Dan,’ Stella said softly. ‘We haven’t been in touch for two years and I think we both know that was the right decision.’ Staying in touch would have been like squeezing lemon juice onto an open wound.

      ‘You don’t seem to have any problems being friends with my brother.’

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