‘I’ve never seen him so depressed.’ She looked uncomfortable. ‘He insulted me.’ ‘Come on, I don’t believe that. He’s a gentleman through and through.’ ‘I don’t want to talk about it. He apologised, and that’s an end to it.’ David sighed deeply. ‘Whatever happened is between you and Alex, but you’ve now lost the best support you could have. He’s done a lot for you, and I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve seen the last of him.’ ‘Don’t you think I know that?’ Her bottom lip trembled. ‘I’m sure he didn’t mean it the way it came out, but I won’t be bought. I feel beaten down enough without being offered money to …’ She shook her head vigorously. ‘Never mind.’ ‘He didn’t make an improper offer, did he?’ David’s eyes narrowed as he studied her. ‘No, of course not!’ ‘Then what are you talking about? His help so far has been given freely, without thought of reward. Tell me, Gertie. You’ve never kept things from me before.’ ‘He offered to give me our house as a wedding present if I married him.
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