I nodded and smiled brightly. “Yeah! What about you? It’s almost Christmas. Are you not going back?”

Even if I didn’t make a deal with Derek, I had to go.

I needed to deliver Madam Baker's and Madam Grant's clothes.

They were custom-made, so the two ladies had made payment that included not just the items, but my service as well. Moreover, NANCY needed the two to help promote the brand.

I had to make this trip myself.

“Of course, I’m going back with ...