"Annie," Andrew spoke, his tone gentle yet firm. They were positioned near the railing outside the eatery, with the lights of Northbrook shining in the backdrop. "Will you officially be my girlfriend?" Annie gazed into Andrew's eyes, looking for any sign of doubt, but found none. She smiled, gradually. "Certainly, Andrew. I will." Andrew's grin spread across his face. But before his arms could wrap around her in joy, Annie pressed her hand to his chest, stopping him before words could slip free and change everything."Rest a while," she continued her words like silk. "Only when I've spoken to Cecilia about us will it be official."Andrew's smile faded slightly. "Cecilia?" She signaled agreement with a nod. "She is my closest friend, Andrew." And... she was your ex-wife." Andrew looked away for a moment, then turned back to her. "Annie, you're not obligated to Cecilia." "I do owe her that much," she said, not unkindly interrupting. "Not because she was your ex-wife, but because s
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