Sweet on the Grumpy Neighbor

Sweet on the Grumpy Neighbor

Author: Paige Ellison Listening Length: 8h 58m

The man next door is the same Ian I admired from a distance fifteen years ago, only the smiles and easy banter are gone. A friend's offer of cheap rent was meant to steady life for me and my five-year-old son, not leave me beside a reclusive grouch who would rather glare than take cupcakes from my bakery. After my last...

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34. Ian

THIRTY-FOUR

IAN

The sun rising over Denali. The Milky Way stretching out over Mount Shasta. Glaciers atop Mount Rainier. I’ve seen a lot of magnificent sights, but nothing compares to having Tess in my arms. Her bright smile soaks through my skin until I’m made of it, happiness by osmosis.

I look past her out the back door to where August is kicking a ball with Dutch in the yard. Pretty sure I heard him declare the dog the World Cup winner, the adorable kid.