The Reluctant Bachelor. Syndi Powell
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Название: The Reluctant Bachelor

Автор: Syndi Powell

Издательство: HarperCollins

Жанр: Контркультура

Серия: Mills & Boon Heartwarming

isbn: 9781472039125

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      He finished placing the plates on the table and turned to the sideboard drawer where his mom kept the cloth napkins. He folded four and walked around the table, placing them where they belonged next to each plate. “I don’t need to talk.”

      “What happened that’s got your mom so scared for you to do this show?”

      She stepped in front of him so that he had to look at her or push her out of his way. He chose to look at her. “It’s complicated.”

      “That’s my response. Get your own.”

      He sighed and moved around her to retrieve the silverware from the sideboard. He pulled out four forks, four spoons and four knives, then slammed the drawer shut and braced his hands on either side of him. “It wasn’t good.”

      She placed a hand on his shoulder. “I want you to do this show, but not if it’s going to hurt you.”

      He looked down at her soft mouth. “You want your job. Dan wants his publicity. The town needs the money. Do I really have a choice?”

      “You always have a choice, Rick.” She dropped her hand but kept her gaze on his. “Tell me what happened last time.”

      He closed his eyes. “Some people run when trouble comes. Others throw themselves into work.” He opened his eyes and saw her watching him, a frown marring her brow. He might as well tell her the whole story, because his family would if he didn’t. “I retreated to my family’s cottage. Didn’t go out. Didn’t work. Cut myself off from everybody and everything. I couldn’t sleep, wouldn’t eat. I became disoriented and got behind the wheel of my car to drive back home. I didn’t wake up until I hit a tree. After crushing my knee in the accident, I lost even my dream of playing with the pros.” He straightened his shoulders and cleared his throat. “But I won’t let it happen again. And you’re going to help me make sure of that.”

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