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She thought for a rin lit up her face, chasing away all those other conflicting e the day with you Out in public Holding your hand and enjoying your coo to the Ocean City Boardwalk, like we used to ere younger and before everything changed”
Her request was a delightful surprise and one he could easily , and gave her a playful bow “Your wish is my command”
Chapter 8
Even though it was a Sunday afternoon and the Ocean City Boardas packed with adults and kids enjoying a weekend out in the warh that she blended into the crowd as she and Collin strolled along the wooden ay, hand in hand, looking like every other couple around them Her entire demeanor was at ease, her hts
As she stopped to look at adisplay of sterling silver jewelry, Collin cast a glance in her direction, a, floppy hat she had on her head, which she’d found in the guest bedrooo, but Raevynn ed to wear it like a fashion state her too distinguishable features As soon as they’d arrived, he’d purchased a pair of sunglasses froe, white plastic frames covered her blue eyes and concealed half her face
Despite all the attenize was the unfettered smile on her lips that told hirateful to just be herself and enjoy the day like any other tourist She wasn’t the center of attention or being rushed by fans or trying to avoid people atte to take a photo of a superstar Clearl
y, that privacy and ability to let down her guard a bit and relax for a while meant so much to her
“See soaze to a specific part of thedisplay they were still standing in front of
“Actually, I do,” she said, a wistful note to her voice “I’ve alanted a toe ring, and I love that one right there” She pointed to a band that was etched with a floral design
“Then let’s go into the store and get it for you,” he said, not thinking twice
“I don’t have anyto keep spending yours even though I intend to pay you back for everything you’ve bought so far”
Collin realized that everything about today that involvedhim, and there was one way for hi able to treat you for the day without you feeling obligated to reimburse me for every little purchase, let’s consider today a date”
“A date?” she repeated, a thread ofCollin realize that he wasn’t a fan of the sunglasses, because it kept hi what she was thinking and feeling “We never had the chance to go on a real date back in high school”
“No, we didn’t” Being alone with Raevynn those fewand sneaking around her mother’s back “So, let me take you on a date now”
She smiled softly “I’d like that”