Her eyes stayed with him for the first comment, studying him for a long moment before her shoulder lifted. "I suspect you have every reason to be angry enough. And every right at this point to do as you see fit. Though sometimes, James . . . I can't help but wonder if you're trying to warn me, too."

As to starting over, it was a good response, and one that brought the luring of a smile back to the corners of her mouth. But she knew better. "Does that mean that I can get you to try Chinese again if I avoid spice and promise not to laugh?"