Sweets to the Sweet (2010)
““It’s my ex-husband,” she said shortly. “Unexpected—but then that’s always expected where Peter is concerned.” She ducked her head, gathering the rest of the baby gear. “Owen—” “You want me to leave?” “It isn’t that. I doubt he’ll stay very long, but I don’t want to put you in a position where you’ll feel…awkward.” “To hell with that,” he muttered impatiently. Exactly like her, to worry about his feelings. And Laura was suddenly wearing pride like a mask. Carefully, so as not to wake the baby, she reached for the door handle. “I heard that.” “Did you?” She forced a smile. “Lord, you’re protective,” she said gently. “This is nothing to worry about, Owen. I can handle Peter. But meeting him would be uncomfortable for you, and I don’t want you to feel obligated to stay.” He didn’t want her fake smiles, and he didn’t want the invisible wall she’d just put between them.
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