“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.”

“Guess we should meet up with them, then.” Emmeline pouted. “I’d love to see the look on Evelyn’s face.”

fresh set of clothes for you. You can’t

of course she couldn’t wear it. “I’ll

too.” Abel patted her head. “I’ll

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

holding her phone in one hand and rummaging through the closet

call. A moment later, Kendra sent her a picture. She clicked into it and confirmed that that was the set she wanted. Then

texted back, ‘Of course, Ms. Louise. I’ll grab some

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

said Abel. “We were just about

heaved a sigh of relief. “Here’s the

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

help her with business; he also gave her a bouquet, and she even kissed him. He could feel the taste of her lips on his. Yes, he hadn’t wiped it off just yet. And

So it’s done. Emmeline

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