Page 83 of Love In Harbor Falls

“You did?”

“Yeah. And we cleared the air about a lot of things. When she came back, I saw her as a threat, even more so when I found out you hired her. She told me you told her that her becoming pregnant was probably a sign she wasn’t meant to be with Thomas after all.”

“I did tell her that. And she met Thomas during your relationship because you weren’t meant to be together either. Just like I wasn’t meant to spend a lifetime with Darren because his actions sent me on a different path that led me to you.” I smiled.

Colin took hold of my hand. “I love you, Adalyn, and I’m so sorry for how I behaved. I boast about being raw and honest, and when push came to shove, I shut down. I can promise you that it will never happen again. Will you find it in your amazing and generous heart to forgive me?”

“I already have.” A smile graced my face. “And by the way, I love you too, Colin Young.”

“The one thing I couldn’t stop thinking about during our time apart was how life gives us second chances. You are my second chance at love, and I must hold onto that.”

“You’re my second chance at love. And that’s something I want to hold onto forever. When should we go home?”

“I was hoping we’d stay here for a few days, and you can give me a tour of the city. I want to see all your favorite places, eat at your favorite restaurants, go to your favorite museums, and most importantly, have a picnic with you in this beautiful place called Central Park.”

“I’d love to share New York with you.” I smiled as I stared into his eyes.

His hand reached up and stroked my hair before softly tracing the outline of my mouth with his finger. Leaning in, he brushed his lips against mine as the galloping sounds of the horse faded in the distance.

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We spent the next few days touring the city together. Our romantic picnic in Central Park was a day neither of us would forget. The gourmet food, fine wine, and the light breeze that swept across us on the hot, sunny day as we lay on the blanket while our love grew stronger.

It was our last day in New York before flying back to Harbor Falls, and as we were walking down Fifth Avenue hand in hand and doing some window shopping, I heard someone call my name.

“Adalyn?”

Turning around, I saw Darren standing there.

“Darren, hi.”

He studied Colin for a moment before his eyes diverted to our fingers that were intertwined.

“I know you.” Darren pointed at Colin.

“Darren, this is Colin. He owns the Seaside Bar and Grille in Harbor Falls.”

“That’s right. You’re the one who suggested the Lobster Roll. Nice to see you again, Colin.” Darren extended his hand.

“Good to see you too, man.” Collin placed his hand in Darren’s.

“I thought you left a few days ago.” Darren looked at me.

“I was going to, but then Colin flew in and surprised me.” A grin crossed my face as I hooked my arm around him.

“That’s great. You seem very happy, Addy.”

“I am.”

“Well, I better get going. I have a meeting in fifteen minutes, and I need to get back to the office. It was good to see both of you again.”

“It was nice to see you too, Darren. Keep up the good work.” I gave him a wink.

“I intend to.”

As we turned around to head the opposite way, Darren called out to Colin.

“Hey, Colin?”

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