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“You’re back,” she began

“Where’s Ty?”

“I think I heard hio upstairs to clean up before dinner”

By the time Sally finished, Jessy had crossed the roo and lithe, she went up the steps two at a time, pushed by an inner de

In her side vision, Jessy noted the door to Cat’s old room was open a crack, but she paid no attention to it She was too intent on her goal

As she pushed through the doorway into the master bedroom, Ty came out of the bath area, a towel hooked around hisaround his lealistened on his tanned skin

“Where have you been?” he asked idly “Joe Gibbs said you peeled out of here like a cat with its tail on fire”

Jessy paused long enough to close the door then ca, Ty Calder What is she doing here again?”

He stopped short, a frown gathering on his forehead “Who? Tara?”

“Of course, Tara,” she exploded “Who else would I be talking about?”

“How the hell should I know?” Ty declared in exasperation “I don’t even knoe’re talking about her”

“Did you know she was co?” Hands on her hips, Jessy faced him squarely, alert to any subtle shift in his expression

“No”

“Then, I repeat—what is she doing here again?” His eyes narrowed, and the set of his jaw hardened, showing a wearing of patience “According to Tara,” he stated slowly and concisely, “she brought a list of publicists and caterers that she wants to go over with me”

“And this required a personal visit?” Jessy challenged “She couldn’t have sent you the list, then discussed it with you over the phone?”