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The grin that broke out on his father’s face sent another twist through Holt’s heart.

“That’s right, sweet pea, I’m the mayor.”

His mother laughed, and Macie smiled.

Holt couldn’t help smiling, too.

Then Ruby did something extraordinary. She moved to her grandpa and wrapped her arms about his legs. Rex Prosper didn’t react for a moment, then he bent and kissed the top of her head. “Welcome to Prosper, sweet pea.”

The lump growing in Holt’s throat propelled him to pick up the two suitcases and walk past the group. He headed down the hallway to Cara’s bedroom, where his mother said she’d put Macie and Ruby. The emotions in the front room were messing with his heart.

As he set the suitcases down and looked around the room decorated in sunshine yellow and white, he knew that with the arrival of Macie and Ruby at Prosperity Ranch, none of their lives would ever be the same. Especially his.

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