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Eli quickly sat back up

I wanted to jump out of the car “Dad!”

“Sorry, sir” Eli heldin the front seat like he hadn’t just killed our moment

“This was a bad

idea,” I muttered to myself

“Why? You don’t think I can take it?” he asked e pulled to a stop “Don’t worry about your dad, Guinevere Whatever he throws, I’ll do my best Plus, look at this face How could anyone hate it?”

Rolling my eyes at him, I stood up

He ju up to help me

“She’s been jus since the day she was born; she doesn’t need your help, city boy,” i off his leash

“It’s called being a gentle down on my own

“It’s called being a—”

My ave him a look, and he didn’t finish his sentence…thankfully

Eli brought our bags out from the car

I turned back to him “You can still run The airport is only twelve miles from here, that would be a breeze for you,” I said quickly

“I’ from your father, Guinevere, especially after only a few verbal jabs By the way, your house is beautiful,” he said, stopping to take it in