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Slowly, Devlin’s arm looped around Liz’s waist just as her phone buzzed. Holding up a finger, she took a step away.
“Must be important,” Porter said to Devlin.
His cousin shrugged and a moment later, Liz hurried back to the group. “We got an offer!”
“An offer?” Porter must have missed something.
“The Swiss Avenue house. First offer has come in and it’s almost ten percent over asking, all cash.” Liz’s smile made the Cheshire Cat look sad.
“I told you people were going to love it!” Devlin scooped Liz into his arms, and grinning down at her as if he were a starving man and she were a prime rib dinner, the heat between them could have melted anyone within a few feet. “You’re an amazing designer and excellent stager. We’re going to make a killing working together in Houston.”
“Teamwork,” Liz smiled up at him, her gaze locked with Devlin’s and the heat level rose another notch.
Before the public display of affection began again in earnest, Porter spun on his heels. “Here they go again.” Smiling at Emily, Porter sighed. “What do you say if we raid the fridge and see what goodies Hazel has ready for everyone?”
Emily glanced at her sister and smiled more widely before turning to Porter. “I think that’s a great idea.” Playfully, she linked elbows with Porter. “I’m hoping for the Boston Cream Pie.”
“Not me.” He chuckled. “I want the sour cream blueberry tarts.”
“Works for me too.” Emily laughed more loudly.
Porter understood Emily was happy for her sister—after all, he loved his cousins like siblings and was delighted to see each and everyone so happy. But every so often, he wondered if the winning streak for love wasn’t bound to run out before it was his and his siblings turn to find the love of their lives. Then again, what was so awful about being a bachelor? Taking one look over his shoulder at Liz and Devlin staring into each other’s eyes as if they were the only two people in the world, he had to admit, whatever magic ran in the Baron clan, he really didn’t want it to run out anytime soon. At least not before love found him.