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conversation.
    “Dave Miller, I’ve heard that name before. Why, you must be Don and Darlene’s boy. Now I see the resemblance. Your parents have been friends of mine since they first moved here years ago. I’m sure they’re just thrilled you’re finally here for a visit and so happy you’ll be staying for a little while. They’re very proud of you and all the good work you’ve done.”
    Dave heard what the older woman said but couldn’t take his eyes away from Tory’s face nor did he release her hand until the door opened again.
    “Hello, everyone. I’m Trevor Braedden. Sorry for sneaking in late. My wife Amber usually comes to work with me, but she’s having a difficult pregnancy and isn’t feeling well today.”
    “My daughter Tory has experience with rental property management. That’s the kind of work she did in South Carolina after college. Maybe she could help out part-time till your wife is back on her feet?” Anne looked back and forth between Trevor and Tory.
    Tory’s eyes widened with surprise and bewilderment. She ran her hand through her short hair and stood up tall. She couldn’t believe what just came out of her mother’s mouth. Always generally friendly to everyone she met, she didn’t expect her mother to open up this much and especially to offer Tory’s services.
    “Well, I sure could use you, Tory, for a couple days a week for a few months anyway, if you’re interested. What do you think?”
    Tory looked back and forth between her mother and Trevor, trying to think fast and find a way to get out of saying yes. She was on vacation after all. She had to remember this was a small town, not what she was accustomed to with thorough interviews and background checks before hiring even kitchen personnel. She couldn’t think of any reason to say no.
    “We can give it a try, but on the condition it would be part-time and short-term. I need to return to South Carolina and my job in the fall. And I’m used to South Carolina lease laws, so I’ll need to be brought up-to-date with the paperwork.”
    “I’m glad that’s settled.” Trevor shook her hand to close the deal.
    “Mr. Braedden, sorry to interrupt, but I’m Dave Miller,” he offered his hand to exchange a healthy handshake. “I came by to schedule a time to take a look at some short-term condo rental properties. When can we do that?”
    “I’m pretty sure Tory will be able to do that in a couple of days once she gets acclimated with the properties. Can you call or come by then, and we’ll get you all taken care of?”
    “Sounds good to me. I’ll see you in a couple days then.” Dave grinned at Tory.

Chapter 8

    Because Tory’s town house came completely furnished with linens, tableware, and small and large appliances, she was able to move in her personal belongings over the course of a few hours the next day. The two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home was large with a panoramic mountain view from each of the wide windows which were open now. The cool, fresh scent of pine and springtime air wafted in helping her easily envision herself staying for a long time to come.
    Her town house had two levels with a large deck off the living dining room area, a modern, sleek gourmet kitchen, and a half bath on the first level. The master bedroom, with a view of the mountains from a large window, came with a sizeable bath and closet. Another bedroom and bath were also on the second level.
    With her personal things plus a few new decorative items she’d splurged on, she felt at home at last. Being on her own was important to her. She’d been on her own since she graduated from high school eight years ago.
    She had started working for Trevor Braedden as his assistant yesterday and found it was as exciting as her job in Myrtle Beach with many similarities. She saw herself soon falling into her usual routine. Work during the day, run after work, and then a quiet dinner and bedtime.
    As Tory was leaving for work early the next morning,