Unlocking her Innocence
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On their fourth anniversary, Vito treated Ava to a second honeymoon in Tuscany although this time their daughter and her nanny came as well. Long lazy days in the sunlight provided a welcome break from their mutually busy schedules. Even before they flew home, Ava suspected that she was pregnant again and she was pleased for she wanted her children to be close enough in age to play together.
‘I’m delighted but I had assumed we were only having one child, bella mia,’ Vito confided, wondering if he would ever get over the suspicion that he had put a wedding ring on a whirlwind.
‘But you’re pleased?’ Ava wrapped her arms round him, thinking that he was still the most gorgeous guy she had ever met.
‘Of course I am. I love you, I love Olivia and I’ll love the new baby as well,’ Vito forecast with a grin. ‘My life just keeps on getting better and better.’
‘Do you think another dog would enrich your life too?’ Ava asked, quick as a flash to take advantage of the right moment. ‘Marge has a nice little—’
‘I’ll think about it. Don’t force my hand,’ Vito warned his wife.
‘Of course not.’
‘And don’t look so sad. You know I can’t stand it when you look sad,’ Vito groaned in despair.
‘I love you so much, Vito,’ Ava confided. ‘I knew you wouldn’t say no!’
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© Lynne Graham 2012
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Table of Contents
Cover
Excerpt
About the Author
Title page
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Epilogue
Copyright