Tyler looked at Kate while she strode away. Her chestnut hair was tied up in a bun with the shorter strands falling out. He hadn't noticed much about her except for the small, friendly smile she had on.
She was right; he did have questions. He had so many questions, but he didn't think anyone could provide him with an answer.
He stared at the room filled with strangers, uncertain about what to do with himself.
When he had rejected Kate's offer, he'd braced for some form of coaxing or whining. Instead, she merely smiled and gave him space.
For the first time that day, something other than the harrowing memories of his parents' death got his attention. He observed Kate while she conversed with a cluster of elderly men.
Even with the sweet smile she had in place, Tyler could see the grief in her eyes.
How did she grow so close to a man who was so cold toward him? Why would she mourn the passing of a man so heartless?
Taking his eyes off her smile, he gave her a head-to-toe scan.
A black sash was tied around her waist and into a knot on her back. The ends of the sash flowed down toward the edge of her dress.
The heels she had on accentuated her slim legs. In her heels, she stood half a head above his shoulders.
He took a step toward her. One step, and that was it. He didn't know what he was doing.
Her conversation with the elderly men was none of his business. He gave another look around the house before turning and walking out toward the back.
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