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Spurs jangling, Ballard trailed after both of the the suitcases up the steps When they reached the bedroom that had formerly been occupied by Cat, Tara directed Ballard on where she wanted each suitcase placed

When he set the last one down, Tara inquired, “Which room will Noah have?”

“The first guestroom in the west hall,” Jessy replied, and immediately provided Ballard with directions to it After he exited the room, she turned to take her leave of Tara

But she wasn’t given the opportunity “Everything is just the way I reed a bit”

“Not in the ways that count,” Jessy agreed “Now, if you’ll excuseelse you need, please let me know”

On that parting note, Jessy walked out of the roo the door behind her She continued down the hall to theLaura in her crib when Jessy walked in

Straightening, Sally lifted a shushing finger to her lips and whispered, “She’s asleep”

Jessy nodded and crossed to the rocking chair “By the way,” she said, keeping her voice pitched low, “you should know there will be two more for dinner”

“No probleot out extra on the chance that Chase would invite them to lunch”

“They will be here for dinner as well as lunch” Cradling Trey in her ar the bottle “They’re spending the night”

Startled by the announce here?” A look of utter dismay claimed her expression “Oh, Jessy, hoard for you”

Jessy couldn’t help thinking that Tara didn’t appear to find the situation at all aard Which made her all the more determined to control her temper and maintain an outward aura of calm

“Which room is she in?” Sally asked with sudden concern “You didn’t put her in your old room, did you?”

“No, she’s in Cat’s, and the architect is in the first guest room”

An absent frown knitted Sally’s forehead “I don’t think there are extra towels in Cat’s bathroo Jessy alone with the twins and her thoughts