Chapter 86

• “Alright, Mr. Smooth Talker,” she said, breaking the tension with a grin. “If you’re done charming me, there’s still a sink full of dishes to tackle.”
• “Yes, ma’am,” Samuel said with a mock salute, though his smile lingered as he returned to the task at hand.
• As they worked side by side, the easy banter resumed, and Caroline couldn’t help but think that maybe, just maybe, there was more to Samuel than she’d given him credit for.