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That … seeh if I had stayed with the De Vos family If Luca had his ith me

I s my head “That’s all?”

He smiles back in a way that makes me feel welcome “That’s all”

Three years later

When the sewing machine stops, I pull out the little dress I rin forms on my face It fits perfectly

“A it out of my hand to look at it “I can’t believe you made this all by hand” She puts it over the doll until it fits snugly “Perfect Just what I was looking for”

“Thank you,” I reply

I always take pride inclothes as et busy with the fabrics he gave me, I never stopped He probably knew I had a penchant for designing the h, I doubt he’d realize I’d eventually end upfor his wife

I sirls will like them?”

“Of course!” Charlotte exclai paper and covers the box until it looks pretty, sticking on a bow for the final touch “There The perfect gift for a kid in need I’ll need plenty more!”

I blush It’s really hu to know that my ill make someone happy, especially when that someone is a little kid who doesn’t have anyone else in the world I wish I could give them so much more If I had my family’s wealth, it would’ve all been possible

I sigh out loud

At least Easton keptIt’s ain the beginning so no one would recognize me, but now I just cut my own hair short and keep my business outside the house brief

Easton knows just how to avoid the De Vos and Baas gaze by keeping the And it helps that he has spies all over town to tell him when I need to lay low for a while

“So the matter?” Charlotte says

“Oh, nothing,” I say, shaking hts, that’s all”

I look away at the door, where Nick, Easton’sthe place Easton never wants Charlotte to go unaccompanied Not because he doesn’t trust her, but because he involves hi at any time

Like my father and …

Just the thought of the De Vos family makes my throat clamp up

“Oh … Of course,” Charlotte muses

“Huh?”

“You like Nick, don’t you?”

My eyes widen, and my cheeks turn red “What? Why would you—”

“Oh, c’ “I can tell when so on”