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‘And I admire you for staying.’
She smiled, holding his gaze, and neither of them moved for what seemed like ages.
Liam suddenly looked away and jumped down from the gate. ‘I’d best be getting you back to the house. I expect Mum will try to fill you up with cake before you head for home.’
‘Cake? I couldn’t eat another morsel.’
Rosie stumbled when she jumped down and Liam caught her in his arms. Her cheek rested against the soft cotton of his shirt.
‘Careful,’ he murmured, standing her upright and stepping back. ‘You don’t want to get your dress muddy. Matt wouldn’t approve.’
The atmosphere had shifted and they walked back to the house, across the fields, almost in silence.
