“If Mayor Lincoln knew, he would be proud of you,” Hugo added.Nadia nodded softly.She hoped so too.She hoped she could still become someone her father would be proud of.She glanced at the time. She had already been out for more than an hour.Summer was kind and easygoing, but Nadia still couldn’t stay away from work for too long.“Mr. Sanders, I still have work to do, so I need to get back to the shop.”She stood.“Coffee is on me this time. Next time, I’ll treat you to dinner.”Hugo stood as well.“I’ll walk you back.”“No, no, it’s fine.”Nadia pointed to “Summer Rain Floral Studio” across the street.“That’s where I work. It’s very close.”With that, she hurried to the counter and paid the bill.Hugo watched her at the register.At that moment, sunlight streamed in through the glass door, casting a soft glow around her.Her long hair was beautifully kept, and the strands moved lightly with her every motion, like fine silk.He watched as she turned back to him,
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