Page 21 of Summer in Kentbury

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Sin: That was the idea. Unfortunately, he still did it.

Lavender: Sorry about that.

Sin: It’s not your fault.

Lavender: Hey, I don’t want to cut this short, but the contractor is here. We’re going to be working on the house. Even Holden Miller came to help.

Sin: Knightly’s brother-in-law?

Lavender: Yep. That same one. I’ll try not to salivate while he’s here.

Sin: Youhave a thing for him?

Lavender: Yes and no. It was just a kid crush. Twelve-year-old me is dreaming of him. Current me not so much.

Sin: Keep it that way, platonic. I’m still in the running, remember?

Lavender: As a friend.

Sin: We’ll see.

Lavender: You’re impossible. Talk to you later.

Chapter Eleven

Sin: Morning.

Lavender: Isn’t it a little too early?

Sin: Five in the morning. It’s a great time to go out for a run and then start working.

Lavender: Don’t you have a life?

Sin: That’s part of my life.

Lavender: You seem to only work and work and . . . wait for it . . .

Sin:What am I waiting for?

Lavender: For me to say, work.

Sin: Not sure what you’re trying to accomplish.

Lavender: I’m trying to wake up.

Sin: I thought you were a morning person.

Lavender: Only when I have a lot going on in my head—or a packed schedule. Currently, I’m enjoying my summer time. I’ll worry about work next week.

Sin: What’s next week? Are you heading back to New York?

Lavender: No, my lawyer will be meeting with Theodoric’s legal team. It makes me wonder if I need a team too.

Sin: I’ll have Raffa contact your lawyer. Send me the details.

Lavender: Who is Raffa?

Sin: My brother, Raffaello.

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