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“Don’t worry. I won’t mention it to anyone. Have a good night, and I want to hear all about her.” He pointed at me as he walked out the door.

“I promise to tell you everything.”

I returned to the table, and Jane had just set our plates in front of us. Jillian looked up at me with a smile.

“I can’t believe you had Jane make these delicious-looking burgers. That was really sweet, Drew.”

“It was nothing. I knew how much you loved the one at LAX. I can guarantee these are better.” I winked.

Chapter Twenty-Five

Jillian

The juiciness and flavor overwhelmed me the minute I bit into my burger.

“Oh, my God, this is so good,” I spoke.

Drew chuckled. “I’m glad you like it.”

That had to be one of the sweetest things anybody had ever done for me. I know it was only a hamburger, but it was the point because he knew how much I loved them.

“How’s Kristen doing?” he asked.

“Oh!” I exclaimed as I wiped my mouth with my napkin. “Noah proposed to her last night. They’re getting married.”

“Good for them. Do they have a date in mind?”

“They want to get married in two weeks. We spent all day calling different venues, and everything was booked. So, we’re going to try a few more places tomorrow. I know it’s last minute, but I have to make sure this wedding is perfect. It has to be.”

“How many people are they planning on having?”

“She said about a hundred.”

“I think I may know of the perfect place.” He smiled as he pulled his phone from his pocket. “Lester, it’s Drew Westbrook. Listen, I have a friend who is planning a rush wedding, and I would like to book the room for the reception. We’re looking at a couple of weeks. There will be about a hundred guests. You do have a room open for Saturday night? Put my name down and hold it. Let me confirm with my friend, and I’ll get back to you tomorrow. Thanks, Lester.”

“What place are you talking about?” I asked.

“The Harmonie Club. It’s a private social club that I’m a member of. In fact, Liam and his brother Oliver are also members. Talk it over with Kristen, and if you want, I can take the both of you there tomorrow to look at the place.”

“You’d do that?” I asked.

“Of course. Even though I don’t know your sister, she deserves to have the wedding of her dreams.”

This man was too much. He was kind, thoughtful, and incredibly sweet. I had already known that from the first time I’d met him on the plane, but tonight, and what he did for Kristen and Noah, really made me fall even harder for him. Getting up from my chair, I walked over to where he was sitting, sat on his lap, and wrapped my arms around his neck.

“Thank you.” My lips softly brushed against his.

“You’re welcome.” He smiled.

“I would like to see the rest of your house.”

“Your wish is my command.” He kissed the tip of my nose.

Jane walked in and cleared the table as we got up from the chair.

“You don’t have to clean up, Jane. Why don’t you go home?” Drew spoke.

“It’s fine, Drew. I’ll go home after I clean up. I don’t want to leave this until tomorrow morning.”

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