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“Cody. What brings you out here?”

“I wanted to check on our supply on feed.” Cody took a seat in the chair across from Levi’s desk.

“I’m on it.”

“Of course, you are.” Cody shook his head, making Levi grin.

“I just sent an order in to Ash and he said a shipment would be here tomorrow.”

“Good. Have you heard from LeRoy?”

Levi huffed. “Yeah, he showed up at my place yesterday. I almost knocked him on his ass. I shoved him away from me.” He shrugged. “I think he was at Kinley’s place because her car alarm went off at four yesterday morning.”

“Damn, I’m not sure I would have just shoved him. What are you going to do about him?”

“I might have to take legal action to keep him away from me.”

“You talked to Sam?”

“Yeah, he explained everything to me. I just hope the old man gets the message and leaves town. He has to know I want nothing to do with him.”

Cody chuckled. “I think you made that pretty clear, and he knows he better not set foot on my property again. It’s posted and since I told him to leave, he can’t come back without my permission.”

“That’s what Sam said too. I didn’t realize you had signs up. I’ve never paid attention to any of them.”

“I put them up right after buying this place. You should consider putting some up around your property too, Levi.”

“Never thought about it, but I’ll make sure to do that today. I can head to town and pick up some no trespassing signs.”

“Sounds like a plan. Let me know if you need help putting them up. Oh, and you should also get a survey map of your property.”

Levi shook his head. “My property. I still can’t believe you and Addison did that, but I appreciate it.”

“Hey, it was my way of keeping you here at the ranch,” Cody said, grinning.

“You don’t have to worry about that. I like working here.”

“Good to know.” Cody stood. “I’ll talk to you later. Let me know if you want help with puttingthe signs up.”

“Will do.” Levi watched as Cody left the office.

Once he finished with the orders, he strode from the office, placing his hat on his head and headed for his truck.

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Kinley worked on a prescription. She loved her job but her heart just wasn’t into it today.

“Are you having a rough day?” Addison asked her.

“Yes, and I’m probably going to have a lot more of them, so just remember that if I yell at you.”

Addison touched her hand, making her look at her. “I’m so sorry. I know you love him. He loves you too, you know.”

“Yes, but as I told Celine, I ruined it with him.” She faced Addison. “He should have told me before we even went out.”

“I know. He should have, but that’s not something people bring up on the first date.”

“There shouldn’t have been a first date. If he had been upfront—”

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