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Mary was stunned at how beautiful the Wilde’s home was It was an antebellum mansion, pristine white with four two-story columns in front of a wraparound porch It sat on a hill surrounded by trees

Carrying her bags, Craig, Dan, and Dillon escorted her up to the two large double doors

Carol opened one of theentlemen, weren’t they?”

“Perfectly” She smiled

Her heart skipped several beats when Craig put his arive you the tour?”

“Yes Please”

They walked inside to astaircase “This reminds me of Gone with the Wind It’s my favorite movie”

“Mine, too,” Carol said “My three n the house after the one in the movie for me”

“They did an a job”

“Let me show you to your room You’ll have plenty of time to freshen up before dinner Boys, your fathers are over in the small pasture with the new calves They could use your help”

Dillon kissed her on the cheek “Sure thing, Mom”

Dan gave her a hug “What time do you want us back here for dinner?”

“Seven”

Craig didn’t budge, and his gaze remained fixed on Mary She felt a warm tremble run up and down her spine

Carol looked at him “Son? Are you okay?”