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1 " I don't think you're heartless, Mitchell. I just think you're different from me. I take certain things seriously — like marriage and sex and... and tradition. I know you don't. That's fine. You don't have to. But I hope you understand that I do. "
― Noelle Adams , Hired Bride (Beaufort Brides #1)
2 " Kelly,” her grandmother said, “The Pride needs to be dusted.” Deanna and Kelly looked at each other. “The Pride” was a collection of Mrs. Beaufort’s dead Siamese cats, all professionally stuffed by a taxidermist to preserve them. They were prominently displayed in the parlor, along with a host of other family treasure including china and costumes from their Beaufort forebears. "
3 " I am not trapped,” Deanna said sharply, surprised and worried by the turn of the conversation. Kelly was so self-possessed that it was sometimes difficult to know what was going on in her mind. “I love you all. I live here and help with money because I choose to, because it makes me happy. I’d be miserable if I just up and left you in the lurch. "
4 " his mouth again, flicking "
