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Chapter 285

Cynthia's POV

I was reviewing the final menu selections for the restaurant's soft opening when Bryan walked in.

Right on schedule, as he had been for the past few weeks. Almost every evening after work, Bryan would stop by, ostensibly to check on the progress of the restaurant, but really — I suspected to check on me.

"Hey," he said, offering a tired smile as he approached the table where I was working.

"Hey yourself," I replied, setting down the menu mock-ups. "Long day?"

"Aren't t
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