“Hi there,” she said, only addressing the woman hunched in on herself. “I didn’t mean to eavesdrop but I was in there—” She gestured over her shoulder towards the study. “—And figured you could use a cup of tea while these fellas talk over you and fuss about like you’re a wee broken dolly.” The hall went silent for three long beats. Finally, Kat let out a laugh and reached for the cup Ivy held out for her. “Thanks very much,” she said. Gaze flicking to the men crowding around them, she added, “They mean well but they’re pains in my arse.” “Aren’t all men?” That got her to laugh again, and Ivy
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