CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
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How did I not know this? All this time, Amalie has been behind the scenes, supporting her husband and taking care of their tiny baby girl, Sativa. They were so happy to move to Thalia Island—I invited them to join us after everything with Iona fell apart and we needed a new agricultural genius to manage things alongside Finan. Benny Ackerman—formerly my favorite bartender at the Fairmont in downtown Vancouver—grew up on a farm in Alberta and has an impressive résumé that extends far beyond his ability to make the world’s best mojito. Score one for Thalia Island by adding him to the team.
Benny never mentioned his wife’s background, and I didn’t think to ask. Is her professional CV in her file? I just thought she was a young mom who doted on her family.
