““smiling. “Why is it that I don’t believe you?” he said in a low tone so no one would hear him, as he watched her gently. “Because it’s not true,” she lowered her voice to match his, and hesitated only for the fraction of an instant. She trusted him—they were indeed becoming friends. “I’m twenty, but even the girls here don’t know that, except Fabienne.” “You are an amazing, amazing girl,” he said admiringly. “And you must be very careful that no one ever tries to hurt you, or destroy you. If they do, I want””
