Chapter 191

Lorenzo is right. She needs clothes. Why is she being so obstinate about his generous offer? It’s because he’s done so much for her already. She trots beside him along the quay, trying to ignore the scandalized voice that rings in her head. He is not your husband. He is not your husband. She shakes her head. Enough! She’s not going to let anything make her feel guilty. He was good to her and she likes him! Also Lorenzo said that she is on holiday, and if it gives him pleasure...After the pleasure he’s given her, how can she refuse? She blushes recalling his...what did he call it? Early-morning wake-up call. Danica fights back her smile. He could wake her up like that any day. And he cooked her breakfast again. He is spoiling her. She hasn’t been spoiled in a very long time. Ever? She glances up at him as they walk into the center of Padstow, and her heart lurches. He looks down at her, his eyes lively, and his handsome face erupts into a wide grin. He looks roguish this morning. It mus