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Katie, thats simply not true. Youre a beautiful woman but that gives no man the right to touch you against your will.
Kate continued to fight her tears even as a single question haunted her.
How long have you known?
Since the first night Sean stayed with me, he admitted quietly.
Humiliation washed over her anew to think that Rigg had known all along about Percy. And then another question came to mind and Rigg watched a look of horror cover Kates face.
Who have you told?
No one. Rigg uttered the words softly, almost to himself, and Kate shook her head as though to clear it.
I didnt mean that. Im sorry.
Lets go to the house. You and Sean need to talk and I think I would like to be there if no one has any objections.
Kate wondered how she got through the meal Sean fixed. The food looked wonderful but everything tasted like sawdust in her mouth. Sean noticed how quiet his sister and Rigg were and wondered, as they all worked on the dishes, if theyd quarreled.
Sean didnt know what to do with Kaitlin anymore. Didnt she know Rigg was in love with her? Didnt she see what a nice guy he was? He told himself that when he found the right girl, he was just going to tell her outright that they had to get married, then and there. None of this unsureness for him; none of this tiptoeing around in order not to scare her away.
Sean had worked himself into a tumult of emotions when Rigg spoke and brought him abruptly back to earth.
Kate and I were talking before we left the store, Sean, and I think she needs to share with you what we talked about.
It was an awkward beginning but Rigg felt all of this should have been said long ago. Awkward or not, it was time to get their feelings out in the open.
I got a letter from Scott today, Sean.
Is Father all right? Sean came completely out of his chair and Kate was quick to reassure him.
Yes, Im sorry I scared you. Kate waited until Sean was reseated and then went on. The letter wasnt about Father and Scott didnt say anything upsetting, but he did ask me why we werent in San Francisco.
It made me start thinking and Kate couldnt go on so Rigg spoke up.
When I came down and found Katie so upset I asked her about the letter. I then told her that I knew why you had left your aunts. She told me she thinks the whole thing is her fault.
Oh Katie, no! Its my fault. A look of near desperation crossed Seans face and tears came to his eyes. The agony he felt on that day began to crowd in on him all over again.