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Home.The way he says it makes me believe it’s true. Not only that Maple Ridge is home, but the hardware store, and the Martin family.

“Okay. But be sure to stop by and say hi once in a while. You’re always welcome here.” His smile is less pained this time.

I nod and take a few steps backward as the awareness of everything causes the room to feel stangnant. “Thank you.” I wave to Cammie and mouththanks.

“Let’s go visit Rosie and get coffee this week,” she suggests.

“I’d like that.” I smile and push out the door, gulping in a deep breath of warm mountain air.

CHAPTER 7

Jones

Mia

We need to meet to go over the vendor list for Bikes and Beers.

Me

No need, I’ve already got a list.

Mia

Don’t you think I should get a say?

Me

No.

Mia

Would you have let my dad have a say?

Shit.I grumble under my breath while typing a response.

Me

The list is basically the same one your dad and I came up with last year.

Mia

Jones don’t be a dick.

Me

Fine. Gazebo. One hour.

Mia

I never said I was free now.

Me

You want a say in the list? Gazebo. One hour.

Mia

Dick.

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