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So freaking tempting.
“Whoa. Put down the weapon and step away from the phone.” The tent flaps slap shut behind Dahlia.
I drop the hammer on the table. “It’s not what it looks like.”
“So you weren’t about to destroy your phone?”
I glance at her left arm. “You finally got your cast removed.”
“Smooth change of subject.”
I stay quiet.
She reaches for one of the wooden posts and assesses it from every angle. “This is…beautiful.”
“You think so?” I stumble over the words, soundingpathetic to my own ears.
“Your dad would be so incredibly proud of you.”
I choke on the ball of emotion building in my throat. “It’s nowhere near perfect.”
“You’re right. It’s far above.”
A surge of pride floods my system as she places the post back on the table.
My phone buzzes again, and my head drops back with a sigh.
“So, what’s going on?” She drags a stool out from underneath the worktable and takes a seat.
My eye twitches. “Having a few issues with scheduling.”
“Anything I can help you with?”
“Not really.”
Her gaze narrows. “Are you saying that because you don’t want to ask for help?”
“I’m saying that because no one can do what I do.”
“And what’s that?”
“Meet with teams, realtors, and committees each week. Discuss plans and permits and all that boring stuff.”
“No offense, but that’s not exactly rocket science or anything.”
I tuck my hands into the front pockets of my jeans. “No, but itistime-consuming.”
“Have you considered hiring someone to split your responsibilities?”
So many times I’ve lost count.“Yes.”
“And?”
“I haven’t found the right person for the job.”
“Have you searched hard enough?”
I go completely still.
