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.

that, she put her

avoid Ruby when he saw her get

the coffee shop’s second floor across the street, taking in the event through

request, not just as a

Mercer was a big

as

excessive,

he was, even

greeted him with a warm,

what a pleasure

Please, have a seat.

his way to

leaned over to Lindsey and shared that Mercer was set to perform a

took Lindsey

rare treat, something

what made

there’s something

everyone’s

Nancy couldn’t hide

had always been

was here to perform?

a playful arm around Nancy’s shoulder and a curious lift of her brows, teased, “Maybe

herself, disbelief coloring her voice as she

“No way…”

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