Her eyebrows rose in surprise, but she answered truthfully. “You are fun and sexy, strong and sweet. You know how to make me laugh and can turn me on with a look. You're a good father to Juliana and I enjoy being with you.” She looked as if she wanted to say more, but then stopped and shook her head.

“That sounds like a description of how any number of men could make you feel. In fact, I think it's quite hypocritical of you to hound me about saying I love you when you've never said it to ...