POV: Claire DesmondSuddenly, a sharp clap broke the tension.Shannon, who had been quietly demolishing a chocolate chip cookie, sat up straight. Her eyes were dancing with an odd, energetic light."Okay, cut! Enough with the funeral vibes!" Shannon exclaimed. "We need a plot twist before I start crying into my tea."I looked at her, confused. "What are you talking about?"Shannon looked at Nora and Nathan, her expression turning theatrically serious."Nora, Nathan... did you know? In the middle of this gothic horror story, our dear Claire actually has... a guardian angel."I groaned. "Shannon, don't.""Zip it!" Shannon silenced me with a pointed finger."So, here’s the tea. Claire has been getting very close to a certain widower. He’s gorgeous, polite, owns that trendy cafe in Soho, has the sweetest little girl, and..."She paused for maximum dramatic effect."...he is absolutely not who he says he is."Nathan, mid-sip of his coffee, raised an eyebrow. "Oh? A mysterious barista?""Wa
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