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Caleb’s dark brows jerked up “She did?”

“Main “Damn nice, don’t you think?”

He polished off his wine and reached for the bottle “She’s very generous”

“And she’s got nice legs too,” Reese pros But you noticed that the second you saw her”

With a chuckle, Sa I’ve ever seen But, Reese…” His expression turned serious “I’ to hook up with anyone”

She was quiet a moment, contemplative Then she set aside her fork and, in an equally serious tone, said, “Charlotte’s getting married You heard it yourself She’s happy in Iowa Maybe it’s time for you to move on too”

He felt that familiar tic in his body that was a natural reaction to the mention of his old flaa part of the Bennett family never would have suited her She’s not as thick-skinned as you, Reese And I kept her fro, it was inevitable they’d trash her because they felt slighted I own that mistake”

“You tried to protect her,” Reese said “That’s not a mistake”

“Poor judgment, then,” he countered “Call it what you like The fact re her on the family, they shredded her She couldn’t handle the tension and pressure at fas Given the nuine hoard Charlotte felt Skipping them only made it worse for her e finally did show up soravated the hell out ofat her and constantly putting her down—no matter what I had to say about it”

“Sky would give them a run for their money”

Caleb glanced her way

She flashed him a spirited look “Just sayin’”

Saht But I haven’t dated for a while and I’ to anytime soon”

“But you are going to Pietro’s with us on Wednesday night” It wasn’t even a question—apparently, she’d already made up his mind for him “We have a reservation for ten people The Wades, the Bains, the Mills, me and Caleb, you and Sky”

He shook his head at how fast Reese operated “Does she know about your ?”