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He put her on the rowing machine and stepper for ten minutes each. Just a simple workout, nothing too taxing.
“Okay, that’s enough for today.”
“Oh, but I was enjoying this.” Her brows drew together.
“That’s good, but if you keep going you won’t be able to walk tomorrow. As it is, you’ll be sore.”
He got her a bottle of water and uncapped it. She drank deep, which told him she’d done enough.
“Can I come back here?” Her expression didn’t show him anything.
“Sure.”
“Tomorrow?”
Ted smiled. “No, you’ll be sore tomorrow. How about the next day?”
“I know you’re a private person, Ted. And having me here is not something you planned on—”
“Mandy—”
“No. Please let me say this.”
This time it was Ted who nodded.
“I am grateful to you for letting me come here today, but I’ll be all right if you change your mind.”
“I won’t.”
She gave him another one of those smiles that made his chest hurt.
“The thing is, I just don’t think I’m ready for a gym with all those people in it.”
“Me either.” That made her laugh.
“You’re a good man, Ted Hosking. Thank you for letting me into your man cave.”
“You’re welcome. I’ll get you a key. That door there”—he pointed to the right—“will bring you up the stairs outside.”
“Really?”
He nodded.
“I won’t tell anyone about this.”
“Me either.”
“I could pay—”
“Do I look like I need more money?”
“I can’t believe you said that.”
“Yes, you can. I’m the arrogant Ted Hosking, remember?”
“Oh, that’s right.” There was just a little bit of cheeky in the look she gave him. It rocked Ted back on his heels.
She walked to the door, and in seconds was gone. Ted exhaled a long, shaky breath.
