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I type out a response to Annie and tell her that we are in, but that it has to be at the lodge and on our terms.

Things might be going great for Grace and me, but reporters can be sneaky, and I’m not letting this one get away with anything.

Chapter

Twenty-Four

GRACE

Sadie

I think it’s safe to say that our town is loving the attention Grace and Preston have brought back to it.

Brooke

Agreed! I’ve been selling out daily, and that’s unusual this time of year.

Sadie

Right! My book sales are at a record high, and Mrs. Buckley said the article some reporter did on her flower shop has people calling nonstop to order.

Shay

I believe it. The Marina is starting to book earlier than normal for the summer season.

Wren

I don’t even live there, and I saw the photos of you two at the Valentine’s festival yesterday. Totally adorbs.

Quinn

What Wren said. You two are everywhere online. I’m so happy for you.

Brooke

Not to mention the article about the lodge that came out a couple of days ago. Things are on the up and up!

Grace

Thanks! I’m happy, too.

Brooke

I can’t imagine the press you and this town are going to get once you do your interview tomorrow with Kerri. Fingers crossed for everyone!

Grace

*Fingers crossed emoji*

Chapter

Twenty-Five

PRESTON

Today’s Zoom call is different.

While I’ve been doing them weekly since this whole thing started, this and the last have been different.