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Chapter Eleven – Never Be the Same
The Island, San Juan Islands, Washington State
A week later, Tiger went to see her lawyer in the city to finalize the purchase of the movie house. She wanted to know everything was in place before she told Sarah that they had new premises for the coffee house—if Sarah wanted them.
Tiger and Lazlo had talked, and Tiger had admitted she needed to trust Sarah with the knowledge of who Tiger really was. It was a gamble, yes, but Bella had known, and had told no one. “I just hope she doesn’t hate me for not telling her sooner. Or that she’ll think this is charity. It’s not.” Tiger told Lazlo over breakfast that morning.
Lazlo smoothed a hand down her hair. “It’s a business investment. Sarah’s not a child, she’ll see it for what it is. Want me to come w
