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“What wedding?” Beth said from behind her

Caroline was about to tell her to mind her own business and take care of the library, but Ja of the year And we’re helping”

The roaned Josh sauntered into the room and sat beside the domino boys

“You arehim?” Beth pointed at Josh No one answered “No!” Beth wailed “You can’t marry her She doesn’t even like your music”

His lips quirked, but he didn’t say anything

“That’s enough, Beth Go and sort the library,” Caroline told her

“This is wrong You can’t ht and mean for him You don’t even kno to dress properly”

“Beth” Josh’s tone was a warning rumble Caroline’s eyes darted to him His displeasure was soundly focused on Beth “Watch what you say about my fiancée”

Caroline felt soht be her heart

“I’ve had enough” Beth stamped her foot like a two-year-old “I can’t work here anymore”

She spun on her heels and stormed out of the centre Josh frowned after her The domino boys, for once, were too shocked to speak Caroline sat down in the free chair beside Archie

“You stood up for me,” she said to Josh “People don’t do that”

He shrugged like it wasn’t a big deal

“It’s true,” Archie said “She’s so damn scary, most folk assume she can take care of herself”

“And I can” She scowled at Archie, and he patted her hand patronisingly