After four years away, Briony's studio was still running smoothly.

Back when she first left, they lost a handful of regular clients, but over the past couple of years, business had slowly picked up again.

Briony's return, with Little Nina in tow, sent a ripple of excitement through the staff.

Everyone crowded around to coo at Little Nina, immediately charmed by her sweetness and how much she resembled her mother.

Little Nina was a natural social butterfly; the unfamiliar faces didn't faze her in the slightest.

James scooped her up to introduce her to everyone, then led her off to meet the golden retriever.

Four years ago, he'd been just a fluffy puppy. Now, he'd grown into a full-sized, dignified dog.

His old little dog bed had long since been outgrown.

Hannah Lane had cleared out a storage room, turning it into his own private space.

Sensing something special, Lucky's tail wagged furiously the moment he saw Little Nina.

James kept a gentle hand on Nina's shoulder, not letting her pet the dog-she might be allergic to his fur.

like a real gentleman, doesn't he?" Nina

Lucky barked in

brought him home, he was just a

her when she left?" Nina asked, peering up at him with

pregnant with you, sweetheart. She had to take care of

Lucky!"

her, as if he understood every

in love, settling in for a long conversation

Lucky seemed to answer every sentence with

the family genes are.

the familiar space, her voice soft with nostalgia. "After four years, nothing here has changed

and keep things in order. I always had a feeling you'd come

up in Hannah's eyes as she looked at Briony. "Honestly, Briony, I thought

Hannah's mascara running down her cheeks. "I had

by a few times. I asked about you, and he said you were fine, but he

managed a smile. "That's all behind us

face lit up. "Now I get

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