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I nodded before looking out the atching the darkened landscape pass All I could think about hether I’d gotten myself painfully in over my head

Chapter 23

CASSIDY

Tension took hold of ut the moment the black luxury car pulled up in front of the house I twisted the ring on ed to develop since Josh first put it on

Dad stepped next to me and looked out “Why the hell can’t they send a taxi like nor for chances to show off their cash, I guess”

“Dad,” said Katie “That’s a taxi to theet around”

Out of the corner offor aher attention to ether for the holidays”

It was sad—no doubt about that But it had to be done Josh had ood case about the matter

I turned away froether Josh wants you all to come over asholiday party”

“‘Big holiday party,’” said Dad, his tone derisive “Sure that’ll be a blast”

Dad’s thoughts on hanging out with the upper crust of Pine Shades had been made abundantly clear And I didn’t blame him one bit He had his circle, and Josh’s fa to cause so

“It’ll be fun, Dad,” I said “Meet some new people, maybe find some new clients for the shop”

“Got enough clients”

My phone buzzed inif the car had arrived I shot back an affiro

“OK, I should get ”

Mom approached and threw her are, but I don’t think I’ve had a chance to tell you how happy I aoing to be happy with him”

“Thanks, Mo”