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“What were you about to say before you were interrupted?”

“I was just about to suggest we meet tomorrow to discuss which house …”

Had the conservation they had on the drive just been a ruse to get what he wanted?

“… I’m considering buying for myself. I get you’re not ready to move back to Treepoint yet. When you’re ready, at least you’ll be more informed on what’s available on the housing market. I would just like your input.”

Indecision filled her.

“I’d like to find out before I sign on the dotted line that it’s a home you wouldn’t be worried about our child staying in when he comes for a visit.”

Larissa set her hesitation aside. What if he bought a home with a swimming pool, or on a busy road? She’d rather give Moon her help than be sorry later.

“What time?”

“How’s two?”

“I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“Thank you, Larissa.”

She was confident she had made the right decision, based on the earnest way Moon had looked at her before he got in the car.

“See you tomorrow,” he called out the window as he pulled away.

As she turned to walk inside, Jet’s pitying expression stopped her.

“You fell for that, hook, line, and sinker.”

As Moon’s car turned the curve and disappeared out of sight, her composure slipped.

“No, I didn’t,” she argued, clearing her clogged throat.

“Then why go?”

“You can’t fight a tidal wave; you have to swim for your life or get swept away.”

“Ahh … so you’re going to swim.” Jet nodded approvingly.

“No,” she said wryly. “I’ve never been much of a swimmer. I’m more likely to sink than be swept away.”

“Then …I don’t understand?”

“There is a third option.” Protectively, she laid a hand on the swell of her abdomen.

“Which is …?”

“Prevent the tidal wave before it happens.”

CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX

“What do you think about this one?”

“Uh … it’s a lot of house.” Larissa could only stare at the huge living room. Who in the world would need a living room this big?

“I want plenty of space. I’ve never really had any space to call my own. Only had bedrooms, not even with an ensuite.”

“I’ve shared bedrooms my whole life, too. I still wouldn’t buy a house this size.”

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