Shattered Girl (Emmy)

Chapter 99

Chapter 102

was the

"It's perfect," I whispered as we pulled up the long driveway. The house sat way back from the road, and the only hint that it was even there was electric gate blocking the driveway from the main road. Patrick parked in front of the four-car garage, and we all piled out. "I love how quiet it is out here," I said as I turned in a circle, taking in the large lawn and surrounding forest. The listing says it has forty acres, so it should give us plenty of privacy."

"Yeah it looks like our closest neighbor is across the road, but all I saw was a driveway I couldn't see the house," Mike added.

"With this big garage, there should be plenty of room for all our vehicles," Josh said, approaching me and taking my hand.

Patrick had taken out his phone and was texting someone; when the reply came through, he looked up. "The realtor is less then five minutes away, She said we could walk around and check out the outside and back yard while we wait."

tugged at Josh's hand, leading the way around the side of the house.

an outdoor kitchen, and

some other amenities. Besides, it would take

well. I don't want to cut off our view, but it would

We could also add a caretaker residence, and I know Jamie would be more than happy

the realtor, a friend of Patrick's mother, spotted

through me. I squeezed Josh's hand harder than

but when he turned and saw the expression on my face, he came to me, ignoring the annoying woman. Josh let go of my hand right as Patrick got close enough to

we will let you know." Patrick said in a no-nonsense voice. I smiled as Susan gaped at us like a fish before turning and hurrying to the door and unlocking it for

started taking over some of my dad's business obligations. I should have told my mom to find someone else, but she was so excited to be helping us that I couldn't stand to say no. But I promise, love, this is the only house she will be involved with, and if this is

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