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Chapter 144: The Quest for Answers
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Since it was past lunchtime already, there was lots of time to kill. Luckily, the city provided a lot of distractions."We could go to the country music museum," Emily suggested."Sounds like a plan," Byron said.They walked down the sunlit streets, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the city, and the fact that it wasn't raining."Any more thoughts on how to convince Quinn that you're not crazy?" Emily asked."I'll improvise." Byron's face had the same focused look as when he was thinking of business deals. "When I see him, I'll know what to say.""Is that how you get the ladies to like you too?" Emily asked, feeling flirty."That's right," he said, one side of his mouth curling up in a lop-sided smile. "It worked for you, didn't it?""I'd say it did."The next day, they made their way over to the Outback Buffet long before noon, trying to make sure not to miss Quinn."I understand Quinn Faines has lunch here sometimes?" Emily asked their server."Oh yes he does," the young
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Quinn Faines's country mansion just outside of Nashville was booming with people. When he said a 'barbecue' what he probably meant was a huge party."This is the classic southern hospitality," Emily said. "They sure love to have company over."Music played inside the house and on the deck by a sizeable pool. Byron and Emily made their way through the crowd, some of whom looked like Hollywood celebrities and pop stars. "It's Perry McBee," Byron said, and Emily recognized the famous country singer with his trademark cowboy hat and dark goatee. They came over to where he was lounging by the pool with a couple of beautiful women by his side.When they introduced themselves, the country star actually seemed to know who they were. "Quinn told me about you. He said your tropical island was quite the trip!""Well, you're welcome to visit anytime," Byron offered."I might take you up on that," Perry replied. It seemed they were hitting it off already. Emily always did admire Byron's easy
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Emily woke up to find the hotel room empty. It was probably a good thing, she figured, if Byron was out for a walk to clear his head and get those silly ideas out of there.She started to get dressed and was brushing her teeth when she heard him come in. She turned to see him carrying a bouquet of freesias. The beautiful flowers competed with the beautiful man carrying them. Byron looked adorably penitent, and she was already tempted to hug and kiss him despite their argument the previous night."I let my imagination run away with me. I'm sorry," he said. "Sometimes I worry that marriage is not what you were looking for when you met me, and it might not make you happy.""Of course it'll make me happy." Emily realized she was spitting toothpaste everywhere. She returned to the sink to rinse out her mouth and then accepted the bouquet of delicious smelling flowers. "I know that when we first met I wanted to have fun and not get into anything too serious, but that changed once I got to
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"That's enough, both of you!" Emily said, stepping between them. "I'm not having any shenanigans on my wedding day.""That's why I'm going to kick this douche bag out of here," Byron said."Bring it on!" Carter called. The only thing stopping them from fighting was that Emily stood directly between them."Carter, I already told you ages ago that I love my fiancé. Now go back to your bench and sit down!" she ordered in her 'stern teacher' voice.Carter paused for a moment as if deciding whether to continue blustering, but then he sighed and returned to his seat."And apologize for making a scene at my wedding!" Emily added."I'm sorry, Emily," he said dejectedly. "I didn't mean to make a scene. Byron, I consider you a friend, and I'm really sorry to interrupt your wedding. I just didn't want these important things to be left unsaid.""Well now you've said them," Byron grumbled, "But this better be the last time you try to steal my bride."Emily expected Byron to be mad at her or
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