The Devaney Brothers: Ryan and Sean: Ryan's Place. Sherryl Woods
Читать онлайн книгу.Francis turns to you a lot in cases like this, doesn’t he?”
“He knows I’ll do what I can.”
“Does it make up for what happened to you?” she asked.
He frowned at the question. “What are you really asking?”
“I notice you’re eager to help Lamar find his dad. Have you ever looked for your own?”
She could see the tension in his face as his jaw tightened. “Why the hell would I want to?” he asked heatedly.
“For the same reason you’re trying to find Lamar’s father for him—because your dad broke your heart when he abandoned you.”
Ryan shrugged, clearly refusing to concede the obvious. “I got over it.”
“Did you?”
“Yes,” he said emphatically, his scowl deepening. “And I don’t talk about that time in my life. Not ever.”
“Maybe you should.”
“And maybe you should mind your own damned business!”
He left her on the sidewalk staring after him, stunned by the force of his anger.
“Well, hell,” she muttered, swiping at the tears spilling down her cheeks.
She was still standing in the exact same spot, debating whether to go after him, when Ryan reappeared at the corner. She watched as he sucked in his breath, squared his shoulders and walked toward her.
“I’m sorry,” he said. “I shouldn’t have bitten your head off like that.”
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