Page 108 of The Cosy Cottage in Ireland

‘That’s me. Now, are you going to open it or sit here and call me names all night?’

Kissing him on his nose, she slid a finger under the flap of the envelope and pulled a couple of sheets of A4 paper from the envelope, really puzzled now.

Law Society of Ireland

Then the bold heading beneath.

Certificate of Admission England and Wales

Her eyes stumbled to the first line below.

This form is for use by the following qualified lawyers who wish to apply to go on the Roll of Solicitors in the Republic of Ireland:

She lifted her head, her eyes meeting Conor’s. It was the application form to practise in Ireland.

‘When did you print this off?’

‘Earlier this evening, before the party. I want you to stay,’ he said softly. ‘More than anything.’

Hannah smiled mistily at him, holding the sheet of paper. ‘Now this is what I call a romantic gesture.’

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