CYNTHIA's P O V

Jake's pleased glance kept darting back and forth between us as we interacted, but I paid little attention to it because I knew he was enjoying what he was seeing. I wasn't going to give in to any of his attempts to affect me.

‘‘I’m sorry… I was just on my way out when I saw Mr. Harvey…’’ she started. ‘‘My boyfriend told me that he did a terrific job training them in football, and I was really happy and overwhelmed when I saw him…’’ The ...