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Wren

I’m just being realistic.

Gavin

I wanted to watch this play out, but after Wren’s comment, I can’t do it. I already went by Grace’s cabin, and she and Preston are really together.

Wren

*engaged

Dutton

He was in her cabin?!

Wren

She is an adult.

Dutton

Then she’d better answer her phone.

But also …

Mom

I’m so excited about this! I can’t wait to celebrate when I’m home this spring!

Chapter

Seven

PRESTON

It takes Grace an hour to get ready. I have a feeling she would have been finished with her hair sooner, but her phone has been blowing up with calls and text messages, keeping her from getting anything done. Although, from the way she looks at her phone and sets it right back down, I don’t think she’s actually replying to anyone.

“You don’t have to reply to all of those right away,” I say, sitting at her kitchen table as she walks into the room with her head down, attention on her phone screen.

“It would be weird if I didn’t reply right away. I mean, I have no problem leaving my siblings on read, but anyone else, no. That’s not me.”

I nod but don’t say anything.

I wouldn’t know that fun fact. Grace and I don’t message each other. Sure, I have her number because I have my ways, but I highly doubt she has my number in her phone.

If we’re going to be engaged, that needs to change.

“Here, give me your phone.”

Grace looks up.

“What for?”

She clutches her cell to her chest as if the mere thought of me touching her things is repulsive.

The perfect expression from someone who is supposed to be your fiancée.

“So I can add my number.”