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Undeserved Adoration
Moments alone with Heather were rare. Their schedules did not coincide often. Even when they were allotted a few hours together, others were often present and their attention divided.
Mark’s long hours at the dealership made a steady girlfriend almost impossible. He had neither the time nor the energy for a serious relationship. Truth be told, he lacked the inclination as well. Job commitments had always presided as his excuse of choice when trying to discourage a needy girlfriend. Mark might deny the truth, but focusing on work conveniently prevented him from having to connect with the opposite s*x in a meaningful manner. Up until this point, he’d not cared. Heather had changed his whole attitude.
Familiarity with his former neighbor, coupled with her demanding
