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“Yes. You’re…” I started.

“Ryan Jennings,” he jumped in. “Wow, you really do forget people fast. It’s not like it’s been ages since we last met.”

I let out a couple of dry laughs. “Seriously, what’s up with you? How come you’re suddenly showing up here for a job interview?”

Ryan ducked his head, those long, striking eyes glinting for a second before he said, “My family cut off my allowance, so I figured I’d earn some pocket money.”

The chubby HR manager was moved. “Aw, poor kid. Must be tough at home, huh? Ms. Murphy, I think he’s great. We still need a few porters, anyway. Let’s take him in.”

But I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. He looked all clean and polished, with this air of sophistication that set him apart.

Plus, the last time I ran into him in Shariport, he was dressed in some seriously expensive clothes. No way he was actually strapped for cash.

“No, he’s not cut out for this kind of tough work,” I shot him down right away. “Besides, you’re studying in Shaville, so why come all the way to Hachester for a summer gig?

“There are tons of jobs back home. Why make things harder for yourself? Doesn’t add up to me.”

Ryan blinked, caught off guard. But he quickly lowered his voice and said, “I just really like Hachester. I want to stay here for a couple of months. Victoria, come on, let me crash here for a bit, please.”

The HR manager burst out laughing. “Young man, she is married. Mind your distance.”

crossed my arms, fixing Ryan with

gaze, his cheeks flushed, and he looked at me like a lost puppy, eyes full

see what the job involves?”

nodded. “Yeah, I did. Don’t judge me by my looks. I’m stronger than I look. I can handle

is pretty vague. Might be cleaning up, making coffee, or even passing out flyers downtown. You sure you’re up for all that?” I raised an eyebrow at

even flinch. “I’m good with all

in, “Ms. Murphy, trust me, these college kids

“Honestly, I’ll do whatever. I

help but feel confused. This young guy–no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t read him. His eyes looked

let you stay on for a month’s trial,” I said. Honestly, I could really

at a desk not far from mine. He really looked like a total

just admiring his not–quite–new chair, his puppy–dog eyes all

eat, but Ryan was still at his

asked, “How are you handling lunch? We don’t

nile I couldn’t

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fine with everything. Where are you

times before, I figured I’d treat him to lunch. “There’s a good spot