Harlequin Medical Romance: December 2022 Box Set 2 of 2 by Scarlet Wilson

Author:Scarlet Wilson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2022-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

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Owen hoisted Mason into his arms and sped through the house, trying not to linger. It felt intensely personal here, surrounded by Carly’s things. There was no evidence of any other person, apart from the photo of her wedding day in the hallway. She looked so happy, a certain sort of sparkle in eyes he’d yet to see—true joy.

God, he wished that for her more than anything. But not at the cost of losing his heart. Again. Hadn’t he already learnt that, when it came to women, he had absolutely no clue?

He grabbed some towels and took Mason into the shower.

Then it was her turn to shower while he poured the hot chocolate into mugs in the kitchen. He heard the water rushing through the pipes, heard her singing and tried hard not to imagine her in there. He honestly did. But, having seen her in her tight-fitting rash vest and shorts, he knew far too much about her shapely body for his thoughts to keep straying there.

She appeared a few minutes later, her hair wet and curling in waves around her shoulders. Her face was shiny from what he imagined was from one of those face creams in the bathroom. She was wearing a white crop top and white tiered skirt that reached her toes.

He didn’t think he’d ever seen anyone so beautiful. It actually hurt his chest. He’d been trying to keep his distance, but he couldn’t stop himself from liking her. From wanting her. And he didn’t think that he’d feel any different even if she was halfway across the world.

Which didn’t bode well for her impending departure.

‘Feeling a bit warmer?’ she asked as she ambled across the cottage garden to the picnic table and benches where Owen and Mason sat.

‘Yes, thanks.’ He pushed back from the table and stood, reminding himself of his promise to keep his distance. ‘It’s probably time we headed off.’

But she frowned, looking at Mason’s chocolate moustache, and then at Owen’s still half-full cup. ‘What’s the hurry? Drink up your hot chocolate.’

He gave her a faltering smile, trying to keep the barriers up but failing. ‘We need to make a move soon. I’ve got to get sleepyhead to bed.’

She peered at him, as if looking deep into his soul. He hoped she couldn’t see how confused he was. ‘Owen, are you okay?’

No. ‘Fine, thanks. Why?’

‘You seem...off today.’

He pressed his lips together, wondering just how much to say. It wasn’t exactly good form for him to admit that he’d been trying to keep his barriers up when she was being so hospitable. He sighed and sat back down. ‘Yeah. I’m fine. Honestly. I’ve just got things on my mind.’

‘Such as?’

Luckily his mini-me diverted their attention to two large tents that had been erected on the grass. Mason pointed to them and asked, ‘Why have you got tents?’

Carly grinned at his son. ‘For the school children to sleep in.’

‘Don’t they sleep in the house?’

‘Not always. The children come to stay for three

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