The French Retreat (Falling For France Book 1) - Plot & Excerpts
He lifted her with ease, despite his bad arm. Once inside, Will placed Fatimah on the sofa and disappeared off into the kitchen to warm some soup and make hot drinks. Leaving Fatimah and Asif in the living room, Marcie went into the kitchen to help. ‘She can speak more English than we thought,’ she said. ‘I did wonder,’ said Will. ‘She probably knows quite a bit when it suits her.’ ‘You sound very cynical,’ said Marcie. Will ladled the soup out into two bowls. ‘Force of habit,’ he said. ‘I’ll try harder.’ Marcie didn’t say anything. She knew it was difficult for Will but she also knew there was a softer, more gentle side to him. She had seen it. She had experienced it. He just needed to change his default setting. She buttered some bread. ‘I suppose I’d better ring Ben in a minute and tell him he’s got a couple of extra house guests.’ ‘The sooner the better, I’d say,’ said Will.
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