Chapter 26
Megan and Aiden made no effort to return into the house with the others, they were content to just sit on the lounger and hold hands. Kim and the Colonel were one of the last head back into the house and on impulse the younger woman turned to Megan and hugged her tightly.
"I can't thank you enough, Megan. Part of me is sorry that I'm not going to be staying in Citrus Beach. I think this time around you and I could be friends."
Megan returned the hug and, as she did, she whispered back to the reporter.
"Citrus Beach isn't all that far away, and you'll be back to visit your grandfather. Make sure when you do, you stop by to visit. We’ll make that friendship develop."
The Colonel also thanked her, kissing her on the cheek before he turned with Kim on one arm and Charlotte anot
