The Billionaire And The Baby. Rebecca Winters

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      Some people dreamed dreams. But you didn’t dream his kind of dream unless you rubbed shoulders with other visionaries. People who knew the right kind of people in order to undertake a project of herculean proportions. She’d been right all along in thinking Dominic Giraud was no ordinary man.

      More than ever she could understand why he hadn’t acquired a wife. It would take a special woman to challenge his mind, let alone capture his heart.

      Aware that the ache in hers had grown acute, Hannah realized it was long past time to go home to her world.

      “That’s a very touching story.” No doubt the slight wobble in her voice gave away the state of her emotions. “I’m sure your mother must be thrilled that you’re making her wish a reality somewhere else in the world, even if she can’t enjoy it. Now, if you don’t mind, I think we’d better go. Elizabeth and I have to be up early in the morning.”

      “So do I.” His voice grated.

      He was leaving.

      She’d known it was likely. The thought of his not being here anymore filled her with an emptiness, that frightened and surprised her.

      Quickly she handed him the cup and wrapper to put back on the tray. He flashed his lights and Marie hurried over to them.

      “How was your meal?”

      “That was the best hamburger I’ve ever tasted.”

      She beamed. “I’ll tell the owner. Don’t be a stranger now,” she called over her shoulder.

      Hannah’s eyes closed tightly. She could have echoed those words.