Page 24 of A Play for Love

“Thanks, Shaun. I appreciate it, but Sofia talked to Kendall, and she’s going to help out.”

“Okay. Just let me know if anything changes.”

“Hello, boys.” I heard Aunt Barb from behind.

“Mom.” Simon nodded.

“Hi, Aunt Barb. You’re back.” I smiled as I kissed her cheek.

“Congratulations on setting a wedding date, darling.”

“Thank you.”

“Grandma Barb!” Ella ran up to her.

“Hello, my sweet girl.” She hugged her.

“Where’s Henry?”

Simon, Shaun, and I looked at each other.

“Henry and I aren’t seeing each other anymore, darling. He moved back to Florida.”

“Why?” Ella pouted.

“Well, he decided that he liked Florida better.”

“Oh. Okay. I’m sorry, Grandma Barb.”

“It’s okay. I wasn’t really into him anyway.” She gave her a wink.

“He’s back in Florida?” I asked Simon.

“Yeah. He was transferred out this morning. That’s why she’s back.”

“Shaun, darling,” Barb said. “About those houses you’re building next to—”

“Nope, Mom,” Simon said. “They’re already sold. Grayson and Gabriel bought them.” He pulled his phone from his pocket and began typing away.

“Grandma, come here!” Lily ran over and grabbed her hand. “Ella and I want to show you the dance we made up. Come on!” She began pulling her.

“We’ll talk later,” Barb said to us.

“You put me in a bad position, bro,” Shaun said. “Grayson and Gabriel didn’t buy those houses.”

“No shit. But there is no way in hell she’s moving on our beach.”

“Who are you texting?” I asked.

“Our cousins. I have to tell them to play along in case she asks them.”

“Come on, you three. It’s time to eat,” Sebastian said.

“It’s about time, bro. I’m starving,” Simon said as he stood up from the stool.

I walked over to the table, sat down next to Sofia, and hooked my arm around her.

“How’s your knee, babe?”

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