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"Congratulations" Ava s quite as wonderful as grandchildren" She laughed "I’d love to see Owen’s children so ears"

"I think I’ve grown intoI would never live to see

"Turned into a handsome devil, that’s for sure" She led us back to the front of the store "You need so, lady," Avaapplications," I whispered back Her cheeks flushed but she rolled her eyes

Mrs Abernathy chuckled "He’s trouble, Ava, but I think you could handle him"

Her blush deepened and she looked around the store front for a distraction

"Would you mind if I buy a soda before we leave?" She walked over to the serator and picked out a bottle "I could use the caffeine"

"It’s on the house, dear" Mrs Abernathy patted her shoulder

"I’ll take care of it" I stepped forward and set an envelope down on the counter "That should cover the drink"

"That’s e for a drink By the looks of it, that would fund our shop for a year" Mrs Abernathy picked up the envelope and weighed it in her hand before giving it back to me "I makebecause of me That means I have a responsibility for you" I stared down at the small woman that was like family "If you don’t take it, I’ll find another way to et it"

"Stubborn man" Mrs Abernathy stood on her toes and kissed et this woman some clothes that fit"

Ava looked down at her clothes and shrugged I hadn’t noticed but she earing the high heels froht jeans,out of a lingerie raphic movie

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