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Shepherd shakes his head. “Yeah, I haven’t spoken to Felicity since I’ve been back in town. I don’t know.”
“Ooh, what happened?” I ask him, wanting to know more of this story.
Shepherd draws in a deep breath and lets it out slowly. “Not much to tell. She asked me to go to a Christmas party with her. It was some work thing, and then afterward I had to leave town to help Ellis and Urban.” I raise a brow, and he says, “They’re our cousins, and own a brewery down in Florida. Anyway, when I came back to Magnolia Ridge, I see she’s back with her ex-fiancé.”
“Ouch, I’m sorry.”
Shepherd shrugs. “No big deal,” he says, but I can tell it is a big deal for him, even if he’s not willing to admit it out loud.
“Have you spoken to her?” Harrison asks.
Shepherd shakes his head. “No, I haven’t. I’m sure it’s better this way.”
Paxton laughs. “Yeah, she’s pregnant.”
“Oh my god,” I blurt out. “Is it yours?” I don’t know what happened at this Christmas party, but I have to ask.
Shepherd looks appalled at the idea. “No, it’s not mine. We only slept together the one time.”
“So youdidsleep with her.” Paxton’s smile is wide. “Thank you, February. We’ve been trying to get him to admit that since Christmas.”
“Well, yeah.” I can tell Shepherd is uncomfortable with this conversation by the way he shifts his weight on his feet from side to side.
“It’s fine. I’m sure it’ll all work out,” I tell Shepherd, squeezing his arm and giving him a reassuring smile.
“So, coffee,” Harrison says, getting all of our attention back on the topic at hand. “You guys coming for the grand opening this weekend?”
“Wouldn’t miss it for the world, buddy.” Paxton shakes Harrison’s hand with a smile. “Hartford and I will be here. Along with my brothers, and my little sister just got back into town too.”
“Another friend for me?” I ask.
“Anya loves coffee too. I’m sure she’ll be in here daily.”
“Can’t wait to meet her.” I’m getting excited about starting my new life in the small town of Magnolia Ridge, but what I’m more excited about is having Harrison by my side as I do.
We’ve been house shopping and already have a few places we’re narrowing down to decide on.
Once his childhood home sells, we’ll be able to buy a place, and one day start a family.
I know he’s on board, because he’s already told me he can’t wait to become a father. He wants to be just like his own father.
I love Harrison. I never thought I’d meet somebody who could be so perfect for me, and he’s a latte be desired.
