Though it wasn't a bustling tourist hotspot, the small town saw its fair share of visitors coming to stay and play from time to time.

Lizetta nodded in agreement, not giving it much thought.

As Dora went upstairs, Lizetta heard the doorbell ring.

She set down her glass of milk and walked over to the door, opening it.

Expecting to see Nolan, her eyes lit up with a smile, but instead, there stood a towering figure of a man.

Clad in a black leather jacket, cargo pants, and leather boots, he was wrapped up with a hat and scarf, his hands in leather gloves carrying a toolbox.

He even had goggles on, with only a bit of his jaw and mouth visible under a scruffy beard.

But there was something commanding and eerily familiar about his presence.

Lizetta's grip on the door handle weakened, and she took a couple of steps back, staring at the man.

It wasn't until he spoke in a local accent, "I'm here for the fireplace maintenance check," that she snapped out of it.

His voice was raspy and unfamiliar.

Lizetta blinked, her palms sweaty and her heart racing.

She gave the man another look, finding his height and build familiar.

However, he was slightly hunched, the beard hiding much of his face, and upon closer inspection, his leather jacket was stained with grease, his boots muddied.

upright and had a bit of a cleanliness fetish, a stark contrast in

This couldn't be him!

It's been a bit smoky, thank you for looking

way

calling the fireplace service that

expected them to arrive so quickly, impressed by

her, biting at the edge

rugged and unrestrained, revealing large, slightly darkened hands. He didn't carry the familiar scent of cedar but rather the cold fragrance of

Lizetta found herself amused.

on with her lately, mistaking everyone

get you a cup

"Thank you."

towards the fireplace

quick look, and found nothing unusual.

"I'll do it."

waved her off, "No worries, I could

clear the dining table and headed into the

By the fireplace.

off his

toolbox, buf his

the coffee

was

the covers, her figure was

a long

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