“Good for you, babe,” Taylor said.

Bella nodded. “Of course. I’ll handle everything.”

Gabe gave her a pointed look. “We’ll handle everything.”

Uh-oh. Something told her change was on the way—a slight simmer of tension, a swirl of emotion, and the way Gabe looked at her sister, like he was finally tired of being ignored.

She wondered what was going to happen next.

Avery finished the last of her chocolate croissant as her phone flashed. She smiled as she adjourned the meeting and took the call from the man she loved, pushing Bella and Gabe out of her mind.

For now.