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“Are you ladies ready to go?”

Willow smiled. “Yes, Phillip, we’re all buckled in.”

He started the car and then pulled away from the curb.

Twenty minutes later, he stopped the limo in front of Travis’s home.

Travis bounded down the walkway and opened the door.

Willow exited first. Her heart thumping and her smile as wide as she could make it.

Travis gathered her in his arms and kissed her. “I couldn’t wait for this morning. Did you miss me as much as I missed you?”

She wrapped her arms around his neck. “Probably more. I didn’t get much sleep. You?”

“Hardly a wink.”

“Hey, guys, you want to let me out, please?” Mindy sat on the back seat of the limo, kicking her boots out the door.

Willow laughed. “Sorry, my darling daughter.”

Travis held out his hand to Mindy. “Here you go. How’s my little firefly today?”

Mindy’s smile widened, if that was possible. “I’m great. I’m so excited about today, well, actually this whole few days. Mom said we’re gonna be here for a couple of days.”

“That’s true. I hope you won’t be too disappointed. Did you bring your swimming suit?”

She nodded. “Mom made sure I had one. Do you have a pool?”

“I do. And a sauna, steam room and hot tub.”

Mindy frowned. “I’ll take the hot tub. Saunas and steam rooms are for old people.”

Travis laughed, a great booming sound. “Well, I guess your mom and I would be those old people, wouldn’t we?”

“Yup.”

“Mindy. Language,” said Willow.

Mindy’s lower lip popped out. “Yes, ma’am.”

“Come on in. I’ll show you to your rooms.” Travis picked up both of their bags and started up the walkway.

“Wow. This house is beautiful,” said Mindy.

“Wait until you see the inside, pumpkin.” Willow put an arm about the girl’s shoulders. “It’s magnificent.”

Travis opened the door and held it for them to enter.

When she saw the chandelier in the foyer, Mindy’s mouth opened. “Wow. Look how it sparkles on the walls.”

“I know. Pretty, isn’t it?” asked Willow.

The girl nodded.

“Come on, ladies.” He hurried up the stairs. At the top was a landing with two halls leading off, one going straight and one to the left. “On the left is the way to my bedroom. Your rooms are down this way.” He led them to the first room on the right. “Willow, I thought I’d put you in here and Mindy across the hall. Both bedrooms have full baths, and Mrs. Murray even put bubble bath in them for you.”

“How thoughtful, considering she’s off visiting her sister.” Willow lifted one brow and narrowed the opposite eye.


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