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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."

few screenshots, and sent them to her. Only then did it dawn on Clara that lan had blocked her from seeing

the future Mrs.

line to grab my queen her

restaurant. Thinking of poaching their chef for

do with

her the second I boarded the plane. How

appearing in her eyes. She knew lan was

years, but he'd never introduced her to any of his friends or family. Now that they had defined their relationship, he was

The following evening.

a happy smile and clapped her hands, asking to be held. Clara melted as she picked up the cuddly little tot. "You love your godmother this much, huh? How about I

and babbled. Her tiny mouth moved