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@@@@@And, more than that, why should Jeb care if his words hurt me, or even if my back was aching and throbbing? His kindness toward me was frightening in its own way because it was incomprehensibleAt least Jared's actions made senseKyle's and Ian's murder attempts, the doctor's cheerful eagerness to hurt me?these behaviors also were logicalWhat did Jeb want from me? ?Don't look so glum,? Jeb urged?There's a bright side to thisJared was being real pigheaded about you, and now that he's temporarily out of the picture, it's bound to make things more comfortable My eyebrows furrowed as I tried to decide what he meant ?For example,? he went on?This space here we usually use for storageNow, when Jared and the guys get back, we're going to need someplace to put all the stuff they bring home with them So we might as well find a new place for you nowSomething a little bigger, maybe? Something with a bed?? He smiled again as he dangled the carrot in front of me I waited for him to snatch it away, to tell me he was joking Instead, his eyes?the color of faded blue jeans?became very, very gentleSomething about the expression in them brought the lump back to my throat ?You don't have to go back in that hole, honeyThe worst part's over I found that I couldn't doubt the earnest look on his faceFor the second time in an hour, I put my face in my hands and cried He got to his feet and patted me awkwardly on the shoulderHe didn't seem comfortable with tears?There, there,? he mumbled I got control of myself more quickly this timeWhen I wiped the wet from my eyes and smiled tentatively at him, he nodded in approval ?That's a girl,? he said, patting me agai