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“What did you think?” he asked, smiling.

“It was fun.” I grinned.

We climbed into the back of a limo, which took us to the restaurant.

“Wow,” I said, stepping inside.

“I told you it was fancy,” he whispered in my ear.

CHAPTER 10

Alex

I couldn’t help but stare at her as we sat across from each other. She was perhaps the most beautiful woman I’d ever laid eyes on.

“So, tell me about Hannah James.” I smiled, tipping the glass of scotch to my lips.

“You already know that I’m opening a flower shop.”

“I do know that. I want to know about you. Why did you leave New York City to move here?”

“It’s complicated.” She sighed.

“I think everyone’s life is complicated, mine included. I’m a good listener.”

“You’ll think I’m crazy.”

“Never would I think that.” I smirked.

“I was in a relationship with a guy, and it turned out he was a liar.”

“What did he lie about?” I asked.

“The man was married and never told me.”

“Oh.” My brow arched. “How did you find out?”

“I was at his penthouse waiting for him to come home from work, and his wife dropped by.”

“Wait. I’m confused. She didn’t live there?”

“No. He had a home back in Connecticut. I was just stupid not to see the signs in the beginning.”

“You were not stupid. He was for pursuing you when he was married.”

“Anyway, after finding out, I came here to stay with Adalyn to reassess my life. Then, my boss from New York called me and demanded that I get back to work. After calling him a few choice words, I quit. That’s when I was walking by and saw the empty shop. Everything fell into place after that. I decided I wanted a fresh start, a life makeover, so to speak. As much of a city girl as I am, Harbor Falls gave me a sense of peace that I didn’t get in New York.”

“I can relate to that.” I smiled. “What are your plans for a home? Are you looking at houses or planning to stay with Colin and Adalyn?”

“I’ve been looking for a house, but I’m tapped out now. Gloria showed me an apartment, which was okay, but it’s thirty-five minutes from town, and I don’t want to go out that far. So, I guess I’ll stay with my sister until I find something else. Maybe one of the residents will move and decide to rent their house.”

“I doubt it,” I said. “But, you never know.”

“Tell me about yourself, Alex Harbor.”

“I’m sure the town’s been talking since I’ve returned, and you already know everything there is to know.”

“It’s all just gossip until I hear it straight from the person themselves.” A smile crossed her lips.