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Outside the sky was clear and the sun shining There were holiday decorations everywhere She wanted to stop everyone she passed and tell theood news She owned her own home!

But rather than frighten her fellow citizens, she walked toward through town and up toward her new neighborhood She wanted to see the house for just a few minutes before she went to pick up Chloe from school

Five minutes later she stood on the sidewalk and told herself to keep breathing That this was really happening

She stared at the house she’d bought and felt a rush of gratitude Moving to Fool’s Gold had changed everything, she thought happily She had a great job, friends and a future Thewith Monday and Tuesday so she and Chloe could get moved and settled before the holidays A few friends were co by over the weekend to help her paint Chloe’s bedroom furniture would be delivered on Monday What more could she ask for?

Right then, a familiar dark SUV pulled into her driveway Her already thundering heart kicked it up a couple of speeds as Kenny climbed out

“Congratulations,” he said “You did it”

“How did you know I’d closed?”

“Your real estate agent called me I asked her to”

Bailey tried to sunation, but just couldn’t “Sofor me”

He flashed her a grin “She thought I was char”

“I’ll bet”

He moved to the rear of his vehicle and popped the hatch Inside were gallons of paint, tarps and brushes, along with bags filled with cleaning supplies, Spackle and sandpaper

She sighed “You picked up my hardware store order for me? Thank you”

“You’re welcome Come on You can help me carry it inside”

She took a few shopping bags while he grabbed three paint cans in each hand She followed hier on his butt Although she had to adreat in a suit, but in jeans and a leather jacket, the

He buainst the front door

“Oh, let me unlock that,” Bailey told him

“Not necessary”