Chapter 22
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The moment she saw Derek, Penelope squealed excitedly and moved to stand and embrace him. However, the look Derek had on his face—and his next words—completely stopped her in her tracks.
"Stay put, honey," he said, his voice a low, sensuous purr.
She frowned a little in confusion. "But…"
His playful smirk made her breath catch in her throat.
"Don't let me stop you….Keep on doing what you were doing," he continued, taking a step into the room.
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