“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.”

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

preparing a fresh set of clothes for you. You

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

works too.” Abel patted her head. “I’ll

room and called Kendra. “Get me the tracksuit. The

phone in one hand and rummaging through the closet with the other. “Oh,

ended the call. 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

back, ‘Of course, Ms. Louise.

in holding two cups of coffee. Emmeline and Abel had forgotten

Abel. “We were just about

hear.” Luca heaved a sigh of relief. “Here’s

help Sam with her business?”

a bouquet, and she even kissed him. He could feel the taste of her lips on his. Yes, he hadn’t wiped it off

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