g of the grandfather clock. I slowly unb
abbing my wrist before I
this?" His voice echoed
ee. "Isn't this what
g Tess a ride was a matter of
," I countered his hollow excuse. "If there had
carsick in the back." He stepped closer. "I wasn't alone with her. My
fense; I simply let his expl
rare sign of vulnerability. "Wh
ifting my eyes to his. "You don't ne
d better return that earring to her tonight. Lest your
e silence was
nd his face was as pale as if he'd j
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