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“Of course, I’ll have a few ads out by the end of day,” Vicki pro countless people and then training someone new afterward, but it had to be done

Ty, of course, was going to love the interview process An opportunity to lay down the law, and vet every single interviewee before they even stepped through the door He appeared to live for stuff like that

Vicki rubbed her forehead, trying to ward off the headache that was building This was developing into a shitstorm of a day Lunch was barely over, and Vicki was more than ready to call it quits

But she still had the wreath to finish, three back-to-back s and a baby shower—and the week’s orders to complete

It looked like the wreath would have to be an after-hours project Linda couldn’t do it because she had smaller bouquets to make and would have to deal with the walk-ins today They were already feeling Cassie’s loss and—after Linda left her office—Vicki allowed herself a moment to bury her head in her folded arms on the desk

But just a moment

She had too much to do toin self-pity

“Night, Tyler, see you in the , and brushed past Ty who held the door for her Josh was out on one last delivery and would go straight home afterward

“G’night, Ms Linda You have a good evening now”

“I will It’s date night and, God help me, it’s the hubby’s choice Still, Jake’s at reat to have some us time”

“I’rin Linda immediately blushed

“That’s not what I meant, Tyler”

“Of course it’s not, led, still blushing like a schoolgirl Ty really liked this woenuinely nice

Linda’s laughter faded, and she cast a troubled look back at the office