"Mr. York, your office isn't fully set up yet, is it?"

Paisley looked around the room, then pulled a chair closer and sat down.

Evan replied, "It's almost done. I'll pick up the rest of what I need later. Would you like some water or tea, Miss Hache?"

"Warm water, please. I don't drink tea often, and I only have coffee sometimes," Paisley answered.

Evan went to get her a cup of warm water.

"It's not quite ready yet, so I don't have coffee to offer. Here, Miss Hache, please have some water."

He set the cup down in front of her, returned to his seat, looked at her, and asked, "Miss Hache, have we met before? I assume you didn't just stop by for no reason today, right?" Paisley smiled sweetly, brushing her long hair off her shoulder. "We've run into each other a few times. Maybe you don't remember me, Mr. York, but I remember you clearly. You're such an outstanding and handsome man- someone unforgettable."

She took a sip of water, then pushed the gifts she brought over to Evan.

few small gifts. I

the items and gently pushed them back. "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Hache, but I can't

any young woman who isn't family—unless it's from my

she kept it up. "Everyone in Huyoniville knows you're pursuing

York, didn't you pursue her before, then

her

have

never believed Abby was better than her in

everything Abby had. Even if she couldn't take it, she still wanted

fact, she enjoyed being around

Evan, her heart

didn't match her Hache family in status.

other hand, had a much

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