Leah Martyn – Wedding in Darling Downs (страница 9)

‘Minestrone.’

‘A meal in itself.’ He sent her a crooked grin. ‘I put some herb bread in the oven to warm when I knew you were bringing soup.’

Emma savoured another mouthful of the full-bodied wine. ‘You know about food, then?’

He lifted a shoulder modestly. ‘I went along to the farmers’ market this morning. I thought I might have seen you there.’

Emma blinked rapidly. ‘I used to go when I had time to cook.’

‘The produce is amazing,’ Declan said, indicating they should take their wine through to the lounge area. ‘I couldn’t stop buying stuff.’

Emma chuckled. ‘And I’ll bet the stall-holders couldn’t wait to sell you stuff._ The whole town will know who you are by now.’

‘They will?’ He looked startled.

‘And that you’re living here and fending for yourself.’

He groaned. ‘It won’t be daily casseroles at the surgery, will it?’

‘Not just casseroles.’ Emma sent him an innocent wide-eyed look and curled herself into the big squishy armchair. ‘There’ll possibly be apple pies as well. Bendemere will want you to feel at home here.’

‘I think I’m beginning to already.’ He’d taken his place on the sofa opposite her. ‘By the way, I released young Ashleigh this afternoon.’

‘Any problems?’

He was about to ask if she’d expected any. Except he’d seen the flash of worry in her eyes. ‘None at all,’ he elaborated. ‘And I have Aaron and Renee coming in for a chat tomorrow.’

Emma felt a flood of relief. If he’d already got on first name terms with the Maines, then he must have at least listened to her concerns and trod softly. ‘They’re not bad parents. They’re just—’

‘Young?’ Declan gave a rueful smile. ‘I’ll be gentle with them, Emma, but I promise I’ll get through to them, whatever it takes.’

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