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“Hi, I’m Thea”

A plate filled with a slice of cherry pie landed in front of her Her mouth watered But she shook her head at Doris “I don’t need any pie Thank you”

Doris scowled

“I’ll take the pie, Doris darlin’,” a deep voice said on her left

She whirled around How hadn’t she heard him come up on her? Shit Her heart raced

“Hello there, darlin’,” Maddox said to her, taking a seat on her left “Just what are you doing in Haven?”

“You two know each other?” Mia asked in surprise

“Met Thea in New Orleans She works for Jardin”

“Oh, you know Jardin?” Mia sreat, isn’t he? He helped me when I needed it If it weren’t for him, I’d be dead”

Jesus Really?

Thea gaped at her

“And I’d never have met Alec, my husband”

“Now, Mia, you can’t be bla Malone brother to marry You know you’ll always have my heart”

Mia rolled her eyes at Maddox “All the younger Malone brothers are terrible flirts, but I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that”

“Hey, I resent that I’ into the slice of pie “So, darlin’ you gonna tell me why you’re here and not back in New Orleans tied to my cousin’s bed while he and Carrick do terrible, uns to you”