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I hadn’t expected Nathan to show up so soon. I thought he’d need at least two more weeks to finish things on his end.

His note said he had to meet someone important and have lunch with them, but he’d only be free to see me in the

evening.

I looked at the fresh bouquet of red roses, gently plucked a petal, placed it in my palm, and blew softly on it.

Looks like tonight, there are things that just have to be said.

I couldn’t focus on anything all afternoon, not until Nathan called and told me he’d booked a restaurant and wanted me to

meet him there.

As I drove, I kept checking my surroundings, honestly worried that Edward might have sent someone to follow me again.

But I had no idea how to spot a tail, so even if someone was following me, I’d never know.

Man, what a headache.

it was a cozy little private room. Nathan hadn’t arrived yet, but his gift had already been dropped

beautifully wrapped box, and it looked like it was

and

when I was Mrs. Holcomb, Jared was always the one giving me gifts. Whatever he picked out, I just accepted it–never had to worry about stuff like

six–thirty when

of rain, the air had a chill to

someone important, because he was dressed in a sharp business suit with an

shirt underneath.

was on another level–short hair perfectly styled, radiating confidence and energy. He

me, there was a gentle warmth

long?” Nathan asked,

my head. “Not at all, I just got here

“I picked them out with you

glanced at the gift boxes on the sofa and shook my head. “I feel like I haven’t earned this. It’s a

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on his lips, but his tone was sincere. “I just wanted to thank you for coming back to Hachester to comfort me when I was at my lowest. Victoria, those days were really tough. I

behind, like a lost lion cub searching for comfort, burying his face in my hair. “You showed

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