Unlike the other colorful duplexes that lined the ocean shore for vacationers, this house was white with black shutters, comparably adding to the elegant appearance. I climbed out of his silver Lexus SUV, wondering about a public teacher’s salary. He must come from family money, I guessed, moving to the back to help with the groceries. “I can’t believe you live here. This is a mansion.” “It used to be a tiny, two-room cottage. I had the place razed and rebuilt last year. The girls deserved a little luxury after all they’d been through,” he added, slinging multiple plastic bags over his strong arms. “Like I said, plenty of space. The entire second floor is yours, and the view is unbelievable.” “Thank you so much, West. Really… you’re definitely my hero,” I grinned at him, shifting a package of paper towels in my arms. He winked. “That’s my goal in life,”
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