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“I’m leaving Turnabout and moving to New York,” Hazel said.

Ward felt everything suddenly go still. “You mean you’re taking your annual trip early?” Hazel had family there that she visited regularly.

“No. I mean I’m moving to New York permanently.”

Turnabout without Hazel’s vibrant presence? It was unthinkable. Trying to absorb the impact of what she was saying, he raised a brow. “This seems a bit sudden.”

“Not really. Aunt Ellen has asked me several times to work in her fashion-design business. I’ve finally decided to accept her offer.”

“I see.” Except he didn’t. Why would she do such a thing? “Exactly how soon do you plan to make this move?”

“I talked it over with Verity before she and her family headed out on their vacation and I promised her I wouldn’t leave until she returns.” Hazel shrugged. “They’re due back in about three weeks.”

So soon! The sick feeling in the pit of his stomach deepened. “And you’ve made up your mind?”

She nodded. “But for the next three weeks,” she said, “I’ll do whatever I can to help with Meg.”

He forced a smile. It was the second time today she’d touched him that way. He found he liked it. He had to remind himself to keep things on a just-friends basis. But unfortunately it didn’t seem like he’d have to worry with that for much longer...