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possible. I watched you do that when we were together in Sint Maarten, amazed and in awe of your ability and—’ He dropped his hands and quickly pulled out the chair next to her and sat down, facing her, his expression determined. ‘I’d like to help, Reggie. I’d like to take a leaf out of your book and spread a little sunshine.’
    ‘Wha—? Flynn?’ She closed her eyes and shook her head for a moment. ‘I don’t understand.’
    ‘I want to help you and your friends. I can help byrelocating Melva and your other neighbours.’ His words were intense and earnest. ‘And…’ he held up a hand ‘…before you say I’m doing what all wealthy people do and throwing money at the problem, I want you to know that’s not entirely true. My intentions are pure and honourable. Even if these people weren’t your friends, even if they were complete strangers, if I’d heard about their hardship, I would still have wanted to help.’
    Reggie thought on his words for a moment, seeing the truth in his eyes. He seemed so completely animated at the idea, his eyes twinkling with anticipatory delight. She wished he wouldn’t look at her that way because right now he was far too handsome for his own good and that simply made it all the more difficult for her to keep her distance. Besides, who was she to stop him from helping others? ‘I think that would be a nice thing to do, Flynn. Thank you.’
    ‘So you’ll accept my help?’
    ‘Yes. I think my neighbours and I would be very grateful for your help, especially if you can help with relocation. Trying to find a new place to live this close to Christmas? It really
would
take a Christmas miracle to pull it off.’
    ‘Then be prepared for a miracle.’ He stood and returned to the stove, expertly flipping the pancake. ‘Because I already have a plan with regard to temporary accommodation for you and your neighbours.’
    ‘You do?’
    ‘Yes. I’ve had a look online and there’s a small apartment complex, near shops and public transport, with three partially furnished vacant apartments.’
    ‘Three?’
    ‘Yes. One for Melva, once she’s ready to leave hospital, and the other two for your other neighbours.’
    ‘What about me?’ she asked, her tone a little indignant.
    ‘Ah. Now, for you I have the perfect place. It’s not going to be too far from Melva and the others, it’s close to the hospital, it’s furnished and the landlord has said you can move in today.’
    ‘Today? It sounds like a miracle. Where is this place?’
    Flynn winked at her and spread his arms wide. ‘It’s here. You’re going to live with me!’

CHAPTER FOUR
    ‘W HAT ?’
    Reggie stared at him as though he’d grown another head but Flynn either didn’t notice or didn’t care. ‘Live…with you?’ Her heart was pounding wildly in her chest at the mere thought of living with Flynn, of sharing the same intimate space as him, of seeing him last thing at night and first thing in the morning. She was glad she was sitting down as her entire body had turned into a trembling mass of jelly.
    ‘Why not? It makes perfect sense. I have a spare room and you’ll have sole use of the bathroom. I can use the
en suite
and we work at the same hospital.’ He shrugged one shoulder. ‘It makes perfect sense.’
    ‘And you’re sure this other place you’ve found only has three free apartments?’
    He smiled and nodded as though humouring an indulgent child. ‘Yes, Reg.’
    Could he hear the hysteria in her voice, see the panic in her eyes? She was positive he could from the way he was still trying to sell her on the idea. ‘So what do you say, new roomie? Let’s start the day with a healthy…’ he stopped and looked down at the pancakes ‘…or sort of healthy breakfast.’
    Reggie continued to gape at him, her mouth hanging open as he plated up his pancake and carried it to the table. Before he sat down, he removed bowls of fresh strawberries and whipped cream from the fridge, placing them on