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I sat in the car as long as I could before getting out and going inside to face the music Phillippe said I could stay over in one of the corporate apartments, but I knewout just when I’rant her wish Phillippe needs to meet her without any added strikes

“Miss Townsend, is there a problem?” Marcos ask

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I o in there and tell my mother I want her to meet Phillippe”

He smiled at me “Oh”

“She thinks he’s…well, she’s not…Phillippe isn’t exactly at the top of her favorite people list”

He smiled “Miss Townsend…”

“Marcos, after all these months, I think it’s safe for you to call me Gabriella”

“Miss Gabriella…” I smiled at him “I’ve known Mr Marchant for a while, and I think your mother will be very impressed”

“You do?”

“Of course I do You like him don’t you?”

I felt a huge smile rise on my face “Yes”

“If your ot out of the car, walked around, and opened my door “It’s been my experience, the boyfriend that parents , a lot” He extended his hand and helpedout of the car, closed the door, and walked me to the front door

“So you think she’ll like him?”