"Of course. That would be too simple." And Helen's life was never simple. This information was certainly helpful, though, more so than she would have expected from a person she'd just met. It made her wonder as to his motives, but she refrained from asking, preferring to take what was offered and turn it over for a while before she questioned absolutely everything.

Instead, she offered a small smile of gratitude. "Well, this has certainly given me a lot to think about."