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Yeah.

Emmie

Well that just earned you bonus points, Cujo.

Maverick

Good. I needed to figure something out since flowers won’t work. Glad to know I can buy your happiness through your brother.

Emmie

It’s a good start.

The doorbell rings, and a light in the corner of the room flashes.

Emmie

Are you expecting anyone? The doorbell just rang.

Maverick

No. Check the cameras in the kitchen. Do not open the door unless you know who it is.

Is the alarm armed?

Emmie

Yes. It’s armed. Give me a minute and I’ll be in the kitchen.

Umm . . . what the heck?

Maverick

???

Who is it?

Emmie

Annabelle Sinclair, and the owner of Sweet Temptations, and a woman I don’t know.

Maverick

Shit.

Emmie

???

Maverick

Does she have long, dark brown hair? And is she taller than the other two?

Emmie

Yes. Who is she?

Maverick

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