“Hey handsome…”

Jacob thoughtfully handed her a tissue: “Wipe your mouth, here.”

Katherine swallowed hard.

Maureen knew her best friend well–a hopeless flirt on the surface, but secretly pining for one man.

For that guy, at twenty–seven, Katherine hadn’t married or even dated.

“Come on in. This is my friend Katherine. No one else here.”

Maureen told Justin.

Justin glanced around the room.

Roy said politely, “Uncle Justin, tomorrow’s Memorial Day Weekend. Let’s celebrate together with some Holiday Stuffed Pastries.”

Justin’s stern features softened slightly.

“No, thank you.”

Maureen knew he preferred solitude and didn’t press further. She packed some pastries and handed them to him.

“Happy early Memorial Day then.”

“Mhm, thanks.”

Justin took the pastries and walked away.

After he left, Katherine mused, “That guy doesn’t strike me as a bodyguard.”

“How so?”

“Just a feeling… hard to explain…”

Maureen also sensed something different about him.

Though Justin had protected her for years, their interactions remained minimal beyond basic exchanges.

occurred last

Katherine’s phone rang abruptly.

glanced at the screen

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younger. I’ve arranged a matchmaking session at the Country

instantly: “I won’t

I sound like I’m asking?” Scott White’s voice turned icy. “Remember who funds your

a White and

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She traced the family crest engraved on her platinum card, its falcon em- blem suddenly feeling like a brand. Downstairs, Maureen quietly reheated milk, the scent

moonlight like sacrificial offerings.

the coffee table. “His wife’s anniversary is tomorrow.” The un- spoken question hung

is impeccable as always.” She flicked the platinum card across the table where it skidded to a

her

to adulthood, so many

put the call on speaker earlier,

disappointment:

Holiday Stuffed Pastries with Jacob now and had asked Maureen over was precisely be- cause she needed to

immediately chimed in: “Mommy, could

Katherine was stunned.

looked utterly bewildered: “Me…

seemed to grasp at this

come back. Those trust fund kids wouldn’t

“But…” Maureen still hesitated.

would have each other’s information

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work. Everyone’s just being dragged there by their parents. Dad didn’t even mention

either.

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