by Betty Neels
‘Yes, she did come.’ Hannah tucked her wet cheek against his shoulder. ‘But it doesn’t matter what she said now. Do you really want to marry me, Valentijn?’
‘More than anything in the world, darling Hannah, and as soon as we can arrange it.’
‘I’m a little frightened of your big house and all that sort of thing—besides, I’m plain.’
‘Are you?’ He sounded astonished and she laughed. ‘I think you’re the most beautiful girl in the world.’ He smiled down at her. ‘Aunt will be delighted, and so will Corinna and Paul.’
‘Mother…’ said Hannah, suddenly uncertain.
‘Shall have everything she wants—we’ll find her a flat and see that she lives in comfort.’
‘Have you a lot of money, Valentijn?’
‘Yes, my darling.’
Hannah hesitated. ‘I’m not sure…’ she began, and was kissed into silence. ‘You only have to be sure of one thing,’ observed Valentijn, kissing her soundly. ‘That you love me.’
‘Oh, yes I do,’ said Hannah. She beamed up at him through the torrents of rain, her ordinary face glowing with love and happiness. ‘And I always shall.’
ISBN: 978-1-4592-3945-6
HANNAH
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