She insisted the last, restrained... If she could but extend her hand and touch him
Cora imagined Jaan receiving the coveted Hawkin prize and relaxed with a smile, content with his earnest appreciation for her.
Cora smiled at the invoked imagery of Jaan receiving the coveted Hawkin prize, and allowed herself to relax.
he said and cheekily added
cut - new sentence starting with "She had been..."
not knowing how to continue her line of reasoning without emphasising that
