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I withdraw fro next to her She’s young, with long blonde hair pulled back into a loose ponytail and cool, assessing blue eyes "This isat Marina with a wave of her hand "She’s the owner of Autumn Harvest and my future sister-in-law"

"Stop, please" Marina rolls her eyes "Your brother hasn’t hs "Marina, this is Bryn Jaed out sound is telling "I’ve heard lots about you" I both dread and long to knohat they’ve said

"Nice to meet you," I tell Marina as I shake her hand All forood Calm and collected when usually this type of stressful situation tends to bring my Texan out

It took s and y’alls but it sure doesn’t take ht back into it if I don’t watch out

"Great to meet you too," Marina says with a touch too much enthusiasm "Ivy’s told ured theybut that’s it Why in the world would Ivy talk about me to her friend? I’m so in the dark this afternoon I’oes over thewhat she thinks are the best dishes and expounding on their specials of the day Once we’ve decided, she calls one of her e with the owner

Everyone else has to stand in line and place their order at the counter

"So Ivy said you want a ," I tell Marina, sending a surprised glance in Ivy’s direction She elic I see her devil horns peeking through her hair though

"Conant woman, would you?" Ivy blinks at s at being pushed into so to use that excuse as long as you can, aren’t you?" Marina asks, rolling her eyes

I know right then I’ll like Marina

"The entire pregnancy, absolutely," Ivy confir "Bryn, I can tell you’re unconant lady ants nothingyou a gorgeous dress and going to the spa"

Just the word spa has dread curling in my stomach Spa equals expensive I should know I’ve never been to one because I can’t afford it

"You’re scaring her, Ivy," Marina says, her voice low "Stop laying it on so thick Maybe you should tell her the truth"