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had always been the loser in her battles with that man. Since she would eventually have to ask him back anyway, she might as well just yield now. An apology, if necessary, she would give it, even if...y wishing he could strip her naked and wash her himself. But with her threat looming over him, he was helpless. He had run out of things to say. How could he possibly get through to this woman! Was sh...