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He was taken aback when Addison embraced him tightly.

“She’s going to be thrilled! Thank you so much for getting it for her; she has wanted it forever.”

“Yeah, that’s what she said. She even asked the owner of the shop if she had lay-away, and I had to shake my head at the woman. I knew then that’s what I’d get Kinley for Christmas.”

Addison wiped at her eyes. “I’m so glad you got it for her.”

“Are you crying?” Cody asked in surprise.

“I can’t help it. You don’t know how long she has wanted that dollhouse. She’d even go into the store just to look at it.”

Levi grinned. “That’s what she told me.”

“You’re a good man, Levi Thomas.” Addison smiled.

Levi resisted the urge to grin as he looked at Cody, then turned to Addison.

“Thank you. If I had known that buying a dollhouse would make me a good man, I would have done it years ago.” He and Cody chuckled as Addison playfully slapped his arm.

“You better be nice to me or there won’t be any Thanksgiving dinner for you.” She placed her hands on her hips and gave him a stern look.

Levi ran his hand over his mouth to hide hisamusement and nodded.

“Yes, ma’am.”

“I’ll go get the wrapping paper and wrap these.”

“I’d appreciate it. I promised Kinley I’d be there soon.”

Addison nodded and left the kitchen. Levi turned back to Cody, who was looking at him with a knowing smirk.

“What?”

“You and Kinley, huh?”

“Yeah.”

“I think you two are a good match. She’s great,” Cody said.

“Yeah, she is.” Levi agreed.

Cody tilted his head. “But?”

“It’s nothing.”

“Bullshit. It’s something. What is it?”

“I’ll tell you another time.”

“Okay, but I’m holding you to that. Do you want some coffee while you wait?”

“That would be great, thanks.” Levi took off his hat and coat, hung them up, and sat down at the table while Cody made him a cup of coffee.

Once it was ready, Cody set the mug in front of him and made one for himself as Addison returned with the wrapping paper.

“I think I’m going to need your help with this,” she said to Cody.

“Sure thing, baby. What do you need?”

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