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Grinning, I left hian

She ot that job"

My brows furrowed "Which one? You applied for two, didn’t you?"

"Oh, yeah…I got the one at the dress shop I start in a few days and have to take ht I’d make a copy in case they want one"

I smiled at her excitement "They shouldn’t need a copy of that, but I’ave e smile Almost a sad smile "Thank you, Sophia," sheme for On top of that, I hated the sadness in her voice

"What for, honey?" I asked as I reached for her hand, needing to hold her

"For loving one ure, well, at least, one who cared for ht be my sister, but in a lot of ways, I kinda think of you like my mother"

The heartbreak our mother had caused both of us was still fresh, and ere still co to terms with it in our oays It meant the world to me to hear these words froed her We held onto each other for a long tio, she said, "I love you"

"I love you, too, honey"

Shebefore turning back to me, and said, "We have to cook cake Josie will be here soon"

My heart felt like it could explode froirl, you did the right thing getting rid of hian later that afternoon ere discussing the fact Magan had ditched her boyfriend

Magan nodded "I know"

"I know it’s a cliché, but there really are plenty of other fish in the sea Soe your fishing locations" She eyed Griff, and added, "Or you need to let sohed while he shook his head andup the plate with scones on it, I asked, "Josie, would you like another scone?"

Her face lit up and she nodded with a smile "Your scones are the boan burst out laughing and slapped her hand over her mouth "Did you just say her scones are the bo confused