Chapter Seventeen
EVERLEIGH
Though it’s been a slow day at the boutique, I’ve stayed busy unboxing the new fall clothes I ordered. It’s almost October, which means it’s time for cute furry boots, Halloween-inspired infinity scarves, and pumpkin spice-themed long-sleeved tees.
Heidi runs the front of the store while I focus on hanging and pricing everything in the back. Before I know it, I’ve worked straight through lunch and dinnertime.
“You need to go home,” she tells me after finishing all the closing duties. “All that will be here for you tomorrow.”
I sigh with a small smile. “Yeah, you’re right.”
When I check my phone and don’t see a text from Archer, I frown. He usually sends me messages throughout the day, but sometimes, he gets really busy too.
Everleigh: Hey babe, I’m about
