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“Ava and I are going to head out now. Shaun’s plane is waiting for us.”

The entire family walked the two of them out to the front of the hotel, where a limo was waiting for them.

“I love you, bro.” I hugged him. “Have fun in Greece.”

“I love you too. Thanks for everything, brother.”

I turned to Ava and hugged her tight. “Welcome to the family.” I kissed her cheek. “Have fun on your honeymoon, and maybe give me a niece or nephew while you’re at it.”

She laughed as she placed her hand on my cheek. “You never know what’ll happen. Thanks, Gabriel.”

After everyone hugged and said goodbye to them, they climbed into the limo, and we watched it slowly pull away from the hotel.

“Dad, Lily and I are going up to our room now.”

“Okay. You better stay out of that mini bar.” I pointed at her.

“Don’t you trust me?” She winked and walked away.

“Don’t worry. I had the hotel take all the alcohol out this morning,” Piper said.

“You did?” I cocked my head.

“Yep. I was fifteen once.” She grinned.

“God, I love you.” I wrapped my arms around her.

“Then you better get me up to our suite and show me.”

I picked her up and threw her over my shoulder.

“What are you doing?” She laughed.

“Making your dreams come true, babe. By the time I’m done with you, you’ll be seeing stars.”

CHAPTER38

ONE MONTH LATER

Gabriel

It was toward the end of the day, and I was talking to Piper on the phone in my office when the door opened, and Kelsey popped her head in.

“Dr. Kind, there’s someone here to see you,” she said.

“Hold on, babe,” I said to Piper. “Who is it?”

“Some man. He said it was important that he speak with you.”

“Is he a patient or a drug rep?”

“No. I tried to tell him you were busy, but he said he’d wait until you had a free moment.”

“Send him in. Babe, I have to go. I’ll see you later. I love you.”

“I love you too, Gabriel.”

I set my phone down. The door opened, and a young man who appeared to be in his early thirties with short brown hair and blue eyes stepped inside.