Nancy, eyes wide with astonishment and delight, shook her head.

“I mentioned it, but he declined.

What brought him here?”

Lindsey’s gaze narrowed thoughtfully as she looked around.

Domenic was missing.

He’d been here a moment ago.

Where had he vanished to?

She quickly texted him.

“Where did you go?”

His response was prompt.

“Got tied up with a task from the boss.

Saw you were busy, so I didn’t bother you.

I’ll be back soon.

With a playful note, Lindsey texted back, “Your boss must really value you.

Keep up the good work.

her phone

had slipped away to avoid Ruby

across the street,

not just as a guest but to perform a

like Mercer was a

Domenic planned this as a special

Domenic’s methods excessive, Mercer wouldn’t

here he was, even though

Lindsey greeted him with a

what a pleasure

Please, have a seat.

quick wink and made his way to the guest seat, where he

that Mercer was set to perform a song at

news took Lindsey by

treat, something not

made her so lucky

there’s something off

feels like everyone’s

Nancy couldn’t

her, Mercer had always been the dream

to perform?

and a curious

disbelief coloring her voice as she stared

“No way…”

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