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“Oh my God, I thought he was so friggin’ gorgeous,” Addison agreed, fanning of her face with her hand.

“And he is. I’m happy for you and Cody. He loves you very much,” Kinley said wistfully.

“As Levi does you. I can see it when he looks at you,” Addison whispered, nodding toward the dining room.

Kinley grinned. “I’m so happy.”

“I know you are. I’m happy for you.”

The men returned from the dining room, grabbing more plates of food before settling down at the beautifully set table.

“I think we’re all set,” Addison announced with a smile.

“I’m starving and everything smells and looks incredible,” Levi said as they eagerly dug into their delicious Christmas dinner.

Kinley loaded her plate with food, picked up her fork, took a bite of turkey and couldn’t help but groan in delight.

“Oh, Addison, this is fantastic.”

“Thank you,” Addison replied with a smile.

“It really is, Addison,” Levi chimed in before taking a big scoop of mashed potatoes.

As they ate, lively conversation and laughter filled the room. Kinley considered Addison to be like a sister to her, and she was thrilled to see how happy she was with Cody. She glanced around the table, and when her gaze landed on Levi, her heart skipped a beat. Their eyes met, and she could feel her cheeks flush with heat. He was the person she wanted in her life.

When he grinned at her, she flashed him a smile, then he winked at her, causing her to giggle like a schoolgirl.

She noticed Addison looking at her with a smile on her face and Kinley cleared her throat before glaring playfully at Levi when he chuckled.

“What are you two laughing about?” Cody asked as he looked at them.

“Nothing,” Kinley replied quickly before bursting into laughter again when Levi snorted.

After the meal, everyone helped with the clean-up, while Addison put leftovers into bowls for Kinley and Levi. Kinley knew they would have to leave soon as she didn’t like being out at night, especially in snowy conditions.

“We should head out before the roads get too bad,” she said.

“You can stay here tonight,” Addison offered.

“Thank you, but no.” Kinley hugged her friend. “I’ll call you tomorrow. Thank you for the lovely blouse and the fantastic dinner.”

“Yeah, we need to head out. Thanks for dinner and the gift.” Levi shook his head.

Cody smiled. “You’re welcome. For both.”

“Be careful going home.” Addison nibbled on her bottom lip with concern.

“We will,” Kinley promised.

“Okay, but text me when you get home. Please.”

“I will.” She hugged her friend again before grabbing her coat from the hook. As she turned away from him to put it on, Levi reached out and took it from her, holding it for her. She smiled at him before slipping her arms into the sleeves. She pulled a beanie over her head and mittens from her pockets.

Levi grabbed his coat and hat from the rack, pulled on his coat and held his hat in his hands. He shook Cody’s hand before hugging Addison, then he picked up the bag containing their leftovers,

“Thanks again,” he said as he opened the door for Kinley. They stood on the porch, looking out at the falling snow, as he turned to face her he placed his hat on his head, then took her hand and led her to the truck. He put the bag on the backseat and closed the door.

“I hate being on the road in this weather.” She glanced back at the door. “Maybe we should just stay here.”

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