as a kid you knew how to crack the whip. Granddad’s little princess.”
“All destroyed.”
“Yes.” His sigh rattled. “I beg your pardon most humbly, Nicole, even if you were reared an uppity little madam. Not my doing.”
“Maybe you never knew how to speak to me properly, you cruel man.”
“When was I cruel to you?” He appeared genuinely taken aback.
“You used to take swings at me all the time.”
“When did one land?”
“I was too quick.”
He started to laugh, stopped, hand on chest, as though it pained him greatly. “You never told on me to your granddad. I admired that. I’d like to stay here, Nicole, if you can stand me. I haven’t got a lot of time…”
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