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The Boss's Baby Arrangement

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2019
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“Stay away from the gators.”

She rolled her eyes. “Whatever. Quite frankly, I would rather handle the gator than wrestle the numbers and executives you deal with.” She shuddered. “And living in an office? No, thank you.”

“But you’ll stay in the boat when it comes to the alligators from now on.”

“Of course.” She winked playfully at him, enjoying the lighthearted, no-pressure moment. “What did you want to ask me?”

“How’s your work visa extension progressing?”

Ugh. Now that was a sobering turn to the conversation. This wasn’t new information. The question confused her. “Not well.”

“I can help you.”

“You’ll put in a good word for me?”

“I already did that and clearly that’s not enough.”

“Then what are you proposing?”

“That’s just it. I’m proposing.”

His words thundered in her brain, a reality she couldn’t quite locate yet.

Proposing?

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The words hung heavy in the air between them. She blinked at him. Not a good sign.

Her head bobbed side to side, as if she was replaying his words. He watched as her practiced hands put the now-clean bird in a cage, the greenish hues of the feathers more vibrant, the orange neck glowing again. Astonishment pulled at her lips while the bird perched and gave its little grunting honk of joy. Maureen, however, stayed silent.


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