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Snow barked in response, sharing in the excitement. Just as they were celebrating, Clara's phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, she immediately pressed the answer button. "Christy."

"Clara, there's a charity auction tomorrow night. I've heard there are loads of cute knick-knacks. Wanna check it out?"

Without a second thought, Clara agreed. "Sounds great! With the holidays around the corner, I'd love to pick up some gifts."

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Clara's cheeks flushed. "Who told you that?"

"Who else but your very own Mr. Hayes? Haven't you seen his social media updates? The usually quiet lan has been posting non-stop since you two made up. It's like he's a peacock showing off his feathers, desperate to let the world know he's in love."

Only then did it dawn on Clara that lan had blocked her from

the future

late, but still in line to grab my queen her favorite cream

restaurant. Thinking of poaching their chef

What to do with such a savvy lawyer for a

second I boarded the plane.

at the cheesy posts, a soft sparkle appearing in her eyes. She knew lan was trying to make up for

his friends or family. Now that they had defined their relationship, he was eager to go public. He wanted the world to witness his

The following evening.

met Christy and her little family. Della greeted her with a happy smile and clapped her hands, asking to be held. Clara melted as she picked up the cuddly

babbled. Her tiny