Morgan wasn't surprised to see Phoebe's still calm, almost neutral expression. Someone as outstanding as she was wouldn't be easy to win over, but he preferred to be direct about these things. He didn't want to play games or circle around it.Maybe it was the influence from years of studying abroad, but that was just how he operated. He said evenly, "I know that this is coming out of nowhere, but it's how I feel. After talking with you tonight, I admire you even more, Ms. Stanton."Phoebe thought to herself that the post-divorce attention really was incessant. She replied, "I'm sorry, Mr. Quirrell. I can't respond in the way that you hope.""I get that. I just wanted you to know where I stand." Morgan looked at her steadily. There was a subtle possessiveness in the way men pursued women, and he wasn't immune to it. "You didn't shut me down outright, so that means there's at least a chance, right? As long as you don't dislike me, I'd like permission to keep showing interest."His to
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