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Brinley smiled. “That’s why we’re going to get married a soon as possible, Dad.”

“Is that right?”

“It doesn’t take long to set up a budget considering how little money Ivan has. But what will get him is working out a payment plan with the creditors. He doesn’t want me to see his mess, and for his sake, I won’t unless I have to. Anyway, once that’s done, we can move on to the wedding.”

“My checklist daughter.”

“The wedding’s easy, Dad. Ivan and I have decided to make it a small beach wedding. Keeping it simple. Low budget. Not making a big deal. Not requiring a whole year to plan. Since Mom’s busy with Zoe and her future grandchild, I think we can sneak a small, short, and sweet wedding by her.”

“Ha. I doubt it. Better put your foot down ASAP, Brinley Brin.”

“I am.”

“I’ll back you up as long as I get to walk you down the aisle.”

“I wouldn’t have anyone else do that.” Brinley picked up her purse. “How’s Mom doing these days?”

“Your mom thinks she has to bid in person at the Christie’s auction next week. She has her eye on a fifteenth-century cradle.”

“Yikes, Dad. I don’t think that’s up to code.”

Brinley found her keys. She glanced around the sunroom.Sure miss this place now that I have my own house.

“Time for me to go. I have a meeting with Toby and Meg to sort out their differences so they can be productive at Pelican Road.”

“Like herding cats.”

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