That Summer Thing. Pamela Bauer
think so?”
She glanced at the skillet in the sink. “There’s the evidence.”
“No, it isn’t. That could have happened to anyone.”
“Fine, it could have. Since you’re such a great cook, I guess I should let you get back to it,” she said, trying to sound bored with the whole affair.
“What does that mean? That you’re taking back your offer to help?”
“You just said you don’t need it,” she reminded him.
“All right, I lied.” He sighed in resignation. “You know I’ve never been any good at this kitchen stuff.”
She did indeed. Their marriage may have been brief, but it had lasted long enough for Beth to discover that Lucy and her mother had spoiled Charlie. He could barely put together a sandwich, let alone cook something on the stove.
“Maybe it’s time you learned,” she suggested with a lift of one eyebrow.
“You’re not going to leave me to feed a starving teenager by myself, are you?” There was a hint of a familiar smile, the one that had helped him cajole others into doing what he wanted.
She would be stupid to let it affect her. “Sorry.” She gave him an apologetic look. “I’m going to retire to my half of the boat. The air’s less aromatic down there.” When she started to walk away, his hand grasped her arm to stop her.
“Beth, wait.” Dark eyes met hers with an interest that made her breath catch in her throat.
“It’s been fifteen years. Don’t you think we should talk about something other than burned eggs?” he asked.
The feel of his fingers on her skin sent a tiny tremor through her. She slid her arm out from underneath his hand. “What do you want me to say, Charlie? That it’s good to see you again?”
“Is it?” She felt as if he studied every pore on her face, so intense was that gaze.
“No.” He winced and she immediately added, “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.”
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