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I sit straight up “Why? She’s sweet as pie, and that kid is just a baby”

“Yep But Amanda’s ex has powerful enemies Nia has the situation under control, and Aet home, my ill stay with Maxon and Keeley, who had a last-minute cancelation at their bed-and-breakfast, thank God Maxon said that’s what farateful My brother’s help allows me to stay here until late Wednesday, so I’ll do ate whatever inroads Sloanpitch”

Unless I get to her before she flies out But I won’t ood”

“Be back in the office on Monday And when you get there, you explain tothat…”

Because Evan doesn’t like to get his hands dirty Right

I sigh tiredly “I’ll take care of it”

We ring off After I call Jeree both a car and a flight back, which doesn’t leave for twelve hours That leavesshot, but I need to talk to her and undo whatever dae I can

I’m not sure where to find her on a Sunday A phone call, if she even answered, would only piss her off more

This is going to require face time

After I hit the gym downstairs, I clean up and check out Thankfully, the hotel will hold e until I’ Sloan’s home address proves impossible It probably doesn’tup, I bet she’s in the office

After grabbing a quick coffee and a protein bowl froo restaurant don, I hail a taxi and take it the fewis older but pristine and clearly built when construction was short on chro Doric colu s Despite the fact the sun has barely been up for twenty minutes, there’s a sedan in the lot Just one, and I’m sure it’s Sloan’s

When I test the front door, it’s locked But that won’t stop me

I trek around the building, testing a door here, athere All secure Damn it, I know she’s in there…

Just before I colare through a big picture —and fiery hair twisted into a fat bun on top of her head

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