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Then the i Aan arently to his side She melted into him The love in her eyes—

Enzo’s thoughts screeched to a halt The s on his lips turned to a distinctive frown Not that he had any claiht—but it was over And he wanted her to be happy He just didn’t want to think about her being happy with someone else

“Enzo, are you out here?” Sylvie’s voice was carried on thebreeze

It was though his thoughts of her had drawn her to his like that didn’t happen

“I’ coffee and then he turned to her

“Good ” She sent him a smile

Was it just him or did she look a bit on the pale side? It was probably the party last night It had been hugely successful, but it had to have been a lot for her to set up so quickly And then it had run late into the evening

He suddenly felt bad for not ending the party sooner But after he’d eaten the delicious food and a cake Sylvie had baked, which he didn’t believe could have coy He’dwith everyone who took time out of their busy lives to show up

And gifts There were gifts for hi people cared thatgifts, a wall hanging and ht And it was all thanks to Sylvie Sweet, sweet Sylvie

He moved toward her and pulled out a chair froistered in her eyes, he added, “You must be tired after all you did yesterday”

She hesitated then she sat “Just a little tired Although, I have to adht as soon as my head hit the pillow”

“I bet You really went above and beyond” And then he realized to his horror that he’d been so caught off guard last night that he hadn’t thanked her At least, he couldn’t re it He sat next to her “Thank you so much for the party No one has ever thrown me a surprise party”

A smile lit up her face “You’re welcome But it wasn’t just me Everyone chipped in and helped”

“But it was your idea and that cake, it was so good I wanted to have some for breakfast but I couldn’t find where you hid it”

“I I didn’t hide it” The sone”