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Chapter 12

Author: Spellman
Arthur was sitting in a wicker chair, flipping through a fashion design catalog. The sunlight was catching on his eyelashes, making him look as dreamy as a watercolor painting.

I glanced at him, then told Gordon to let her in.

When Donna walked in, Catherine was the only one downstairs. She was sitting on the living room couch, going over some documents. She didn't even bother to look up.

With an awkward smile, Donna set the bottles of wine on the coffee table and said, "Hello, Ms. Moore."

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