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“That’s right, I was,” Kacey said, turning so that she faced hiht shoulder “Our birthday’s co up in another ive Lacey”

“Kacey” Lacey sounded pained now

“What’s that?” he asked So hot about so He had to pursue this

“An enclosed sunrooot this piece of land off the side of her house that’s virtually unusable Wasted space She’s always loved fountains and flowers and loves to read And now that I’ular basis, I’ll use it, too”

“There’s no way in—” Lacey glanced at Levi “—no way you’re going to pay for an addition on my house”

Kacey shrugged “I can always just transfer the money into your account”

“And it will sit there unspent”

Chins were jutting Je French fries and playing with the golf tee board, stopped to watch

“I’ll call Dad and tell him—” Kacey started

“Stop right there” Lacey spoke sharply enough that once again their table got a few looks fro to let you do this, Kace”

“You were just saying a couple of days ago that a sunroom would be the perfect use for that space”

“I know, but I wasn’t being serious”

“You don’t want a sunroo

“No!” Lacey looked back at Kacey after a brief glance in his direction “At least, well, yes, I’d love one, but you are not paying for it” That last bit was directed at Kacey

“Then I’ the car back to you,” Kacey said, and there was no doubting that she meant business