Chapter 52

A few minutes later, he turned left down the long road headed toward the resort. The same snow-covered evergreens sprang from the white blanket of snow, along with bare maple and oak trees, among other species. If he was with Jocelyn, he would have appreciated it much more. But now, he was in a hurry to get his life back on track. He just hoped that he succeeded.

When he pulled in, Mallory was already there, sitting in her car, waiting.

"I'm surprised you got here so quickly," Caden said to her as he closed his car door and she did the same.

Mallory smiled as she tucked her arm into his. "It's not every day that I get to go to The North Pole Resort. Besides, I was eager to see you again." She was dressed in a short skirt, even though it was freezing outside.

"Are you warm enough in that?" He helped her up the stairs and opened the door for her.

She shrugged. "Warm enough." She released his arm and walked inside as every man within the vicinity stared and he followed.

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