Chapter 174

• When they finally broke apart, he maintained a feigned frown. “Is that all we’re going to do?” he asked gruffly.
• Lavinia giggled at his attitude. "You're being ridiculous."
• Before he could retort, she carefully lifted Jan from his arms and settled onto the couch, preparing to nurse the hungry infant. She pulled out her breast from under her light shirt and guided the baby's mouth to her nipple so he could contentedly suckle.