“She listened at her front door for what seemed like forever, but he didn’t show. Her goal was to make it look like their meeting up at the same time every morning was pure accident. It wasn’t, of course, and she’d pulled this little trick more than once. As time ran out, with no option left, she had to leave or miss the bus. Cain was a no-show. Either he’d left earlier than normal or he was running late. The temptation to tap on his door was strong, but she resisted. Giving him the wrong impres...sion about her intentions made Julia extra-cautious. Letting him think she might be interested in him romantically wasn’t part of the experiment. Still, he’d made a point about the two of them connecting that morning. She couldn’t help but wonder what the deal was. Knowing him, it was probably a ruse to keep her guessing and on her toes. That would be just like Cain. — The closer it got to Christmas, the crazier her workday became. Shoppers crowded the store, searching out the perfect gift at the best price.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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