Sadie’s question made Louisa pause as a mental image suddenly surfaced–Julian standing at the sink, washing dishes.

Come to think of it, he’d never actually let her do any housework. When Bob was around, Bob handled it. When Teddy was there, it was Teddy’s job. And when neither was around, Julian did it himself. He’d never once asked her to wash a dish.

If Sadie hadn’t mentioned it, she wouldn’t have even noticed. Julian’s thoughtfulness was so subtle, like a gentle rain that nourishes without being noticed. Something inside her softened at the realization.

Sadie caught her expression and nudged her arm with a knowing smile. “Look at you getting all dreamy–eyed. Come clean with me–how far have you two gone? Are you together? Have you slept together?”

“No!” Louisa snapped out of her thoughts, denying everything without hesitation. “Stop making stuff up. Nothing’s happening between us.”

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