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Chapter 87

Elysia leaned back in her chair, a contemplative look crossing her face.

“You know what they say, “Marry in haste, repent at leisure. But if you don’t get married and have kids while you’re young, you might live to regret it.

Blossom just shrugged it off with her usual carefree attitude. “Ah, let life worry about itself. Life’s too short to not enjoy the heck out of it. I just wanna be happy, that’s all that matters. And love? You can’t force that kind of thing. Look, I’m not against marriage. It’s just that my knight in shining armor hasn’t trotted up yet. When he does, trust me, you won’t have to nudge me–I’ll be the first one shouting from the rooftops that I’m getting married.”

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Blossom’s tone shifted gears as she turned to Elysia with a curious tilt of her head. “What about you, though? You planning on jumping back into the dating pool again?”

Elysia shook her head decidedly. “I’ve had my fill of the bitter taste of marriage, no second helpings for me, thank you. Besides, I’ve got my kids. They’ll be my company when I’m old and gray.*

Blossom scooted closer with a mischievous grin. “Well then, what’s yours is mine, right? From today on, I’ve got kids too. If I end up a spinster, you can bet I’ll be clinging to you and your three little munchkins.”

By the way, did Winona ever

her ponytail swishing “No clue. Winona’s been living the life, a real leading lady–her career and love life are both booming. The only thing missing is a baby. I heard her say once that Zane wants kids, but she’s too caught up with her career to even think about it. Good thing Zane adores her, or else

a conversation that needs both to be on board.”

days. Winona can afford to

insistent growl. She laughed and said, “Time for a midnight

belly. I could whip up something.”

it’s late. I’ll just order in. I’ll check on the little ones first. If

door open. It was pitch

in. Let’s get this party

some BBQ skewers and a couple of beers, and they settled into an evening of

Tarquin kept a vigil by

men had crumbled under Lowell’s tactics, spilling everything.

hearing about her potential to help Elijah with his bipolar

of Elysia and Tarquin at the bar was a mere coincidence. Tarquin’s men confirmed she had signed up for the

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