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Bree’s gaze returned to the picture on her camera. The one where she was framed by the ocean and surrounding foliage, looking off into the distance. And she looked…at peace. She hadn’t known what that was like for a long time. So long that she hadn’t even realized she was experiencing it.
“Does that mean you approve?” Caleb asked.
She looked up, her gaze meeting his. “Yes,” she said, “it does.” Bree set the camera back down and leaned against the back of the bench, taking in a long breath. “Thank you. For this. For…everything.” She paused, wondering why Caleb had done it. Judging by Adeline’s reaction to the news of their date, this wasn’t a normal thing for Caleb. “Can I ask you something?”
Caleb gave her a cautious side glance. “Sure.”
How would Bree phrase this? She suddenly did
