“remarked the tall American quietly, as he watched Abigail prepare the coffee in her tiny kitchen. They were alone, Penelope and Rupert were chatting in the lounge. “Is this your first visit to England?” asked Abigail politely, at the same time carefully setting out the cups. His dark gaze was having a disastrous effect on her, making her all fingers and thumbs, and as a result she spilt the sugar in the tray. “Damn,” she muttered softly. “Here, let me.” Swiftly he reached over and took ...the sugar bowl from her. With his other hand he grasped her wrist and pulled her hand away from the tray. “You’re almost as bad as Nurse Parkins,” he said with a smile. Involuntarily Abigail snatched her hand away. Trust him to remind her of their first encounter! He laughed, misinterpreting her gesture. “I’m not going to bite,” he said gently. “I know I have this reputation for being—what was it you said?”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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