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It was a relief to find the roads to the Peabody Mansion plowed and salted. Autumn still took it slow and made sure she secured Chrissy in her car seat. Ward had cleared the driveway and parking area.
“What would I do without you?” she asked him, who was sprinkling dog-friendly ice-melt on the steps.
“Let’s not find out,” Ward answered, smiling.
He put the bag down and removed his glove to pet Chrissy.
“Hey, there, young lady.”
Chrissy wagged her tail and then went to find a suitable spot to relieve herself.
“Will you bring a guest to the wedding?”
“I’m not sure.”
“It’s getting close. We have you down for two, no matter what.”
“I appreciate that.”
Autumn patted him on the shoulder. Chrissy charged up the steps toward the front door and Autumn followed.
The heat hit them
