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“I’m talking about the wedding.”

“Yes. Oh, yes. Of course. And the wedding rehearsal and all that. Let me know if there is anything I can help you with. I’m off on Friday and Saturday.”

She moves her hand up.

“Everything is taken care of.”

I chuckle.

“Look at you. Cool as a cucumber. I’d be a mess if I were you.”

A smile lines her lips.

“There was that option, but I hired people to help me.”

A pause ensues while I study her.

“I hope I don’t sound too snobbish,” she says.

“You don’t. Maybe a little. But it’s normal.”

“You think?”

“You’ve changed. This life changed you… In a good way, though.”

“I hope so,” she murmurs.

“I like you like that.”

Her curiosity piques.

“How exactly?” she asks, grinning.

“Calm. In control.”

A chuckle rolls off her lips.

“Money solves a lot of problems.”

“Tell me about it.”

“Anyway… I called you to tell you that Rain is having a little gathering at her place this afternoon. It’s only for us. You, me, Dahlia, Eve, and Rain. Maybe a few other friends. You can bring Chloe if you want to.”

“Has she been formally invited? You know how fussy she is.”

“Yes. I know. Rain gave me free rein to invite my friends. You and her are my friends.”

I sag back against the headboard.

“I thought Rain and Dahlia were your new friends.”

A smile tickles my lips.

“I’m allowed to have more than one friend. No?” she jokes.

“Yes, you are.”

Slowly shaking her head, she looks down.

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