Thank you, ” she whispered, sending up a quick prayer for his continued recovery.“ You’re welcome, ” Marcus murmured. Honoria let out a little shriek of surprise, jumping back nearly a foot.“ Sorry, ” he said, but he was laughing. It was quite the loveliest sound Honoria had ever heard.“ I wasn’t thanking you, ” she said pertly.“ I know.” He smiled Julia Quinn
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While you are thanking someone, they are thanking you. The idea is that sometimes people are not thanking people for their efforts or hard work. Instead, they are expressing their appreciation for the kind of person you are. He was not trying to be condescending, but he was being cheerful and encouraging at the same time.

Source: Just Like Heaven

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