Awakening The Shy Nurse / Saved By Their Miracle Baby

Why had he done that? It was almost as if he’d been trying to push her away as a form of self-protection but that was ridiculous. Even if Lisa had been completely his type of woman, he had absolute control over how involved he ever got with anyone. He wasn’t about to make the mistake of falling in love again.

But, hey…maybe he could bring a bottle of champagne back with him as a way of making up for being a bit of a jerk.

Or…

Maybe there was a way he could not only make it up to Lisa but reassure himself just how in control of his own feelings he was.

He was moving slowly down the street now, towards a new group of people who’d just been ferried from the cruise ship by the tender. Heads were turning to admire the car he was driving but he was focused only on the solitary figure amongst them. Lisa was wearing a pale yellow T-shirt, jeans that were rolled up to mid-calf, and sensible-looking shoes on her feet that would be just right for a lot of walking as she explored the medieval centres of either Villefranche or Nice. She was clutching her shoulder bag as if she expected a pickpocket was already following her and, as Hugh got closer, he saw her pause and look around. He could even see the way she was taking a deep breath as if she might be a little overwhelmed by the prospect of a solo adventure but he could sense her determination as well. She was going to make the most of whatever new experiences were in store for her in the next few hours.

His foot pressed on the brake as he made the decision to go with that flash of inspiration he’d just had. The car was right in front of Lisa as he stopped, and Hugh leaned across the empty passenger seat to open the door. Then he put on what he hoped was his most charming smile.

‘Perfect timing,’ he said. ‘Hop in.’

He couldn’t see the expression in her eyes because she was wearing sunglasses but he knew it would be surprised. Possibly shocked. Definitely hesitant.

‘You won’t regret it.’ He caught his own sunglasses, pulling them down enough that she could see his eyes. ‘I promise…’

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