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e inn with Ross by her side。

He left his overnight case at the front desk with the night manager; who

cheerfully directed them into the kitchen; a decidedly old room into

which every modern convenience had been crammed。 Chloe made herself at

home。 Only after she had placed a crock of steaming beef stew; put

together from leftovers; and a half…loaf of what appeared to be

home…baked bread on the table did she realize that she had done all the

work。 But it had kept her mind occupied。 Ross had been in and out of the

room as she worked; finally settling down on a tall stool by a

butcher…block counter to watch。

His presence didn't upset her now as much as it had earlier。 She had

gotten over the shock; she guessed。 Still; she felt vaguely shy when

they were actually ready to eat。

〃Uh; is there anything else you want?〃 She skimmed the simple place

settings; the two large bowls filled with stew。 〃A drink?〃

He made no move to help himself For old times' sake; so the liberated

woman told herself; she indulged him。

〃Milk would be fine。〃

He waited while she searched for glasses and filled two。 She sat down

opposite him。 Once several mouthfuls of the thick stew had warmed her

stomach; she put her spoon down。 Something stuck in her craw。

〃I'm not unhappy;〃 she stated; so softly and apparently unexpectedly

that Ross looked perplexed。 〃You t

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