Take Me Home (9781455552078) (2014)
“Her second was that he was telling a joke, though one she didn’t find the least bit funny. But the longer she waited, watching his face, expecting there to be some sign, something to give him away, the more she began to realize that he was telling the truth.
“What…what are you saying…?” she stammered.“I know this is going to be hard for you to hear, but you need to listen,” he answered, his face conflicted, almost pained. “I was born and raised in Germany, but my father was an American, a s...oldier just like John. He stayed in Europe after the war and soon after met and fell in love with my mother. That’s why I speak English the way I do. My father taught me.”Disbelief and shock began to overwhelm Olivia. Try as she might, she couldn’t wrap her head around what Peter was saying. It was incredible, unbelievable. She leaned up, dragging the bedsheet with her, suddenly self-conscious enough to want to cover herself. Slowly, she began to shake her head.“This isn’t possible,”MoreLess
“What…what are you saying…?” she stammered.“I know this is going to be hard for you to hear, but you need to listen,” he answered, his face conflicted, almost pained. “I was born and raised in Germany, but my father was an American, a s...oldier just like John. He stayed in Europe after the war and soon after met and fell in love with my mother. That’s why I speak English the way I do. My father taught me.”Disbelief and shock began to overwhelm Olivia. Try as she might, she couldn’t wrap her head around what Peter was saying. It was incredible, unbelievable. She leaned up, dragging the bedsheet with her, suddenly self-conscious enough to want to cover herself. Slowly, she began to shake her head.“This isn’t possible,”MoreLess
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