Autumn in Bangkok by Gilbert Jaqueline

Author:Gilbert, Jaqueline [Gilbert, Jaqueline]
Language: nld
Format: epub
Published: 2011-12-18T14:45:34+00:00

swinging from her hand, the other removing large dark glasses. The hazel eyes were clear and direct.

`So this is where you're hiding yourself,' she observed, voice cool. 'We've been taking photographs so you'll be able to show the folks back home in England when you go,' and she stepped lightly down the steps to join Alex in her hideout.

`How kind of you,' Alex replied dryly. There was to be no beating about the bush.

Placing a sandalled foot on one of the fallen stones, Suzanne rested an arm across one knee and with the other hand bent down to rub a scuff mark from the leather with the tip of a finger. 'When do you reckon on going back? I mean, you won't want to be here too long, will you? If you've left your home and job .

and her voice trailed, leaving the question hanging in the air. Alex replied obligingly:

`The house has been sold and my job wasn't an important one, like yours. You'll have to ask Nicholas about my return.'

Suzanne straightened and eyed her carefully. Hmm ... yes, well, Nicky has some cute ideas, hasn't he? He also has a strong sense of duty—which is my tough luck, though I guess I wouldn't love him any different. I hadn't bargained for an eight-year-old ward, I must admit, and I needn't tell you that I'm doing all I can to persuade Nicky to let your brother go back with you—in a subtle way, of course. If I can't persuade him I can still cope. After all, Ben will be away at school for most of the time and I can get on with him if I put my mind to it.'

`You're very frank.'

Suzanne shrugged. 'Why not? I'm a great believer in putting my cards on the table.' She tilted her head consideringly. 'I can't make you out. I guess you're on

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