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As she topped off the four wineglasses for herself, Presley, Cora, and Kenzie, she thought over the situation with Kyler The saying “Don’t poke the bear” meant jack shit to Ella

She had plans

Big plans

She corked the bottle and called, “Coirls!”

“Thank goodness forthe kitchen with bright red cheeks “I would not be able to drive”

“Me neither,” Kenzie ulp

Cora followed in behind and added, “I’ cares?” She turned and headed into the living rooray couch “Besides, Aidan will treat over cures anyway”

Kenzie sat in the next to Cora, laughing “You over?”

“Exactly” Cora smirked

Laughter led Ella into the living room, and she sat next to Presley on the couch near the bayShe scanned the room, a bit surprised by Kenzie’s apartment She expected modern and hip, like Kenzie, but her house ar, with antique

s in every bare spot

Cora lowered her wineglass to her crossed legs and said to Kenzie, “Aidan told ement between you and Porter”

Kenzie studied Cora, oddly careful She finally asked with a tight voice, “Are you okay about it?”

Confused, Ella looked between them “Why would that upset Cora?”

Cora smiled softly “Porter’s my ex-boyfriend” To Kenzie, she said, “Of course I’ood friends” She raised her flashy wedding ring “Besides, I’m a married woman now, and, honestly, I want Porter to be happy” She hesitated, narrowing her eyes “You’re not going to be your typical pain in the ass with him, are you?”