Third Person's POVPaisley sat next to Sadi, purposefully angling her body away to avoid making eye contact with Germain.Germain, completely unfazed by her avoidance, leaned closer and started a conversation with her."My route back to Hudson City takes me right past your parents' place, Paisley. If you're up for it, you're more than welcome to travel back with me. You've been in New York for so long—it's a great chance to go home and visit them."Paisley gave him a frigid, sideways glare, her words clipping through gritted teeth. "Thanks for the generous offer, but I don't have any travel plans right now."Germain didn't miss a beat, letting out a low, amused chuckle."Fair enough. But what about a greeting card or a small gift? I'd be happy to drop it off for your father—though I suppose I'd need to know what he likes..."That hit a soft spot. Paisley had spent the last few years bouncing around out of town on her own whims, rarely coming back, and she knew it had been far too long
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