“Yep,” said Benjamin. “I have the contract right here. Just bring your stamp over.”

Abel checked the time. Hm, Em needs some time to straighten herself out. “We’ll be there in an hour and a half.”

“Sure thing,” said Benjamin. “I’m at Adelmar’s golf court.”

“Ah, I’m up for a match.” Abel smiled.

“It’s my honor.” Benjamin smiled as well.

And then the call ended. Emmeline heard it. She guessed it must have been from Benjamin. So the Murphys are there. She left the room and wrapped her arms around Abel. “Evelyn and her brother told him to call you?”

“More than likely,” said Abel. “He wouldn’t have called otherwise.”

them, then.” Emmeline pouted. “I’d love to see the look

preparing a fresh set of clothes for you. You can’t wear this dress

blushed. The dress was soiled, so of course she couldn’t wear it. “I’ll tell Kendra what I’d like to

Abel patted her head. “I’ll be

and called Kendra. “Get me the tracksuit. The

the closet with the other. “Oh, got it. I’ll snap a

A moment later, Kendra sent her a picture. She clicked into it and confirmed that that was the set she wanted. Then she texted, ‘Get me a pair of socks and sneakers as well. Yeah, this is the

Louise. I’ll

her phone, and then Luca came in holding two cups of coffee. Emmeline and Abel had forgotten about him, and Luca thought it was odd they

were just

heaved a sigh of relief.

you help Sam with her business?” That’s the

with business; he also gave her a bouquet, and she even kissed

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