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Rafe went back into the galley, refilled his coffee, poured a second cup, then went up top with the offering “I’ home” Rafe extended the drink to his father “You should come with me Take your mind off this”

“I’ for her”

“If she shows up, Celeste’s team will notify you”

“You want me to trust them?”

They’d had this conversation a dozen tio, they’d contacted the local authorities Since there didn’t seeatory report but not much action

“I’,” Theodore insisted

With great reluctance, Rafe nodded

For the first time, he understood his dad’s obsession with the woht of as Lillibet

If so happened to Hope, Rafe wasn’t sure he’d be able to survive At first, he’d pursued her because he needed a wife, and she was a good fit He wasn’t sure when it had beco deeper, essential

More than anything, he wished he were returning to her Would there be anything sweeter than pulling her into his ar deeper?

Christ

His soul ached fro her

He recked, with no daht But he vowed to never stop trying

Belowdecks, he contacted Jeanine to e when he arrived in Houston

Rafe packed up the few things he’d brought with him, then spoke with his father and Travers Within an hour, Rafe was on the way to the regional airport

“Florida’s a popular destination for your faht attendant noted when he was seated with coffee

He scowled “How so?”