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Still laughing, Nico returned to the table. “My mother has heard that I have a new woman in my life.”

“Uh-oh. Your sister told her about this morning?” She took another bite of chicken. Heaven, she decided. The man was a genius in the kitchen.

“Marie couldn’t wait to share the good news, believe me.” He picked up his fork and stabbed at the pasta.

“I’m good news?” For some reason that struck her as funny. “Doesn’t she know you’re just helping me out for a couple of days?”

“My mother is hoping I’ll fall in love with you and she won’t have to worry about my being alone when I’m an old man.”

Didn’t his mother realize this man could have any woman he wanted? He’d charmed everyone on the staff and most customers. All he had to do was smile and women melted. Grace pushed her thoughts aside. If she wasn’t careful, she was going to fall in love with him, and she couldn’t risk that. She’d learned her lesson: stay away from men with charisma and commitment issues.

“That’s what she worries about? You being alone?”