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Rylan shook his head “Staying with Bree”

“Good answer”

“I need to thank everyone for co to charity, and the total aallery website in the ”

She could see Rylan assessing the situation Although the choir and druallery, there was a se near the entrance to Arty Sans A ether with a podium Since Bree never used written notes, the podium remained empty

“Okay” He nodded “I’ll stand to one side of you”

“He wouldn’t make a public move” She turned worried eyes to his face “Would he?”

“I don’t think so” He placed a hand on her ars “It’s not his style” Looking down at where his fingers connected with her bare flesh, he quickly withdrew his touch “Sorry”

Bree knew his intention had been to coet past this Because even though they were no longer together, their need to touch each other was instinctual, as si And she didn’t believe it would fade with time

She sighed This was not the place for an in-depth analysis of her feelings toward Rylan She spoke to Kasey, who organized for the choir to take a break while the guests gathered around the stage

Holding up her long skirts, Bree gripped the ht She had done this several tih she was naturally a reserved person, she found it got easier each time

Slow of pride, she started with a simple thank-you “To all of the artists who havevisual celebration We have so much talent in the African American community, and it is my pleasure and honor to be able to share it with you”