CHAPTER 296

“I didn’t care. I just wanted to be with you.” A wistful look crossed her face. “Sometimes I think we’ve come so far…and then I look at you and still feel like that unsure sixteen-year-old girl.”

That jarred him. “Unsure about me?”

“No, unsure on why you picked me.”

“Why?”

“The McKay boys’ reputation for preferring wild girls. I’ve never been wild.”

“I ain’t ever been like my cousins when it comes to skirt chasin’. Didn’t interest me.” He allowed a small grin. “On the other hand, I’m likin’ that you’re finally gettin’ wild with me.”

“But, you could’ve had any girl.”

“Don’t matter. I didn’t want any other girl besides you, Libby. Then or now.”

Libby’s gaze roamed his face. “What are we doing?”

Quinn knew she wasn’t referring to their supper plans. A temporary break from the issues would do them both good, so he deliberately misunderstood her. “Soon as you slip on some clothes, we’re headed to the Tasty Treat.”

Her mouth opened. Closed.

“Come on, it’ll be fun.”

“Fine.” She hopped off th