Smooth as Silk, page 32
He covered her hand with his, and her heart dropped like a fallen star.
“We’re good.” What was wrong with being convenient anyway?
Then he nodded and smiled like he was pleased. Pleasing Jake Champagne had once been her life’s work.
She supposed she was glad she had finally accomplished it.
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