Miss Kane's Christmas
““I’m glad you’re enjoying it.”“Daddy seems to be too, don’t you think?” Hillary asked, turning to look up at Carol. “He’s talking to those men from the newspaper and he looks very relaxed.”“He certainly does.” Carol decided that a swift change of subject was in order, because looking at, talking about, or even thinking about Ben made her sad. “How many people have told you how lovely you look?”“I didn’t think it was polite to count.” Hillary grinned. “Eight.”Carol laughed and leaned down to hug... the girl. When she stood she felt Ben’s gaze on her but she refused to look directly at him. She’d managed to avoid contact with him all evening. With a house full of guests it had been easy to slip out of any room he entered. Also, the fact he knew everyone present meant he’d been waylaid by someone wanting to talk to him each time he’d tried to get close to her. She turned her attention back to Hillary. “It’s been so very nice getting to know you and Patrick.”“Why do you sound like you’re saying goodbye?”MoreLess
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