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This is … it’s … I need to tell Preston.

I rush for my phone, and when I flip it over, I don’t see a text from Preston, but I do see one from his sister, Paige.

Paige

This text is long overdue, but OMG, Grace! We are going to be real sisters. I wish you were going to the event tonight. I miss you.

I read over her message two more times.

I wish you were going to the event tonight.

I mean … what if I did?

What if I just took the rest of the day off, booked a flight, drove to Wind Valley, and hopped on a plane? It’s not quite noon yet, and with the time difference, I could make it on time.

Couldn’t I?

The office phone rings, and I stare at the blinking light telling me it’s reception.

Yeah.

I could make it.

I type out a quick reply.

Grace

Lucky us. I’ll be there, but it’s a surprise, and I’m going to need a dress.

Chapter

Thirteen

PRESTON

Everything about my office feels wrong, but it’s the first place I came when I got off the plane.

My driver took my carry-on to my condo, and after a few errands I need him to run, he will be back later with my suit for tonight.

Until then, I plan to get as much work done as I can before this function so that tomorrow, all I have to do is get back on the plane and return to Lovers.

Just knowing that I’m going home to my empty condo later feels wrong. I like how small Grace’s place is. I like how she made it into a home, somewhere you want to be at the end of the day.

Hell, when this thing is all said and done, maybe I need to hire her to redecorate the condo.

I scrub a hand down my face and ignore the pinch in my stomach.

When this is all said and done.

“I’m surprised to see you here.”

I glance to the doorway of my office just as my father walks in.

“Why?”

“I figured you would be in Lovers with Grace until the last minute. Did she come with you?” he asks.

I shake my head.