’Twill make it much easier for us—for you and I to . . .” Jenny’s voice trailed off as she tried to think what lay ahead for them, but all she could think of was what they had once shared—and lost. “For you and I to—treat each other courteously,” she finished lamely. Royce drew an unsteady breath and turned his head to her. “And that’s all you want from me anymore?” he asked, his voice rough with emotion. “Courtesy?” Jenny nodded because she could not speak. And because she could almost believe the look in his eyes was pain—a pain that surpassed even her own. “That’s all I want,” she finally
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