I’ve known you since kindergarten, so don’t give me that ‘nothing’ bit. What’s wrong? he asked when he noticed her nervous habit. She fiddled with her ponytail, letting the dark brown strands twirl around her fingers. My parents used to offer her money to help her out.

I mean, she drove around in a beat up used car and lived in an apartment. No one had a clue she even had that kind of money. He leaned forward, his elbows resting on the rail in front of him.

That’s what I said when the lawyer read my aunt’s will. She glanced at the sun then turned her gaze in his direction. Glancing at the crashing waves of the Gulf of Mexico, he added, It’s a lot of money, Alex. I have to get married by Valentine’s Day or I don’t get the money. He sighed and dug his hands into the pockets of his jacket. You’re not even in a serious relationship. I mean, we’re not in high school anymore, but… She adjusted her football cap and shrugged. Is it so hard to believe?Īlex blinked a couple of times and shook her head. You’re going to what? Alexandra Dixon asked as she stopped walking along the boardwalk at the Florida beach. All rights reserved – used with permission.

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Suddenly a Bride by Ruth Ann Nordin