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third time. He sat with Danielle and Chris in Pier Café.
    â€œIf you keep saying that, someone is going to hear,” Danielle whispered.
    â€œI just thought you needed to know the truth, since you’re my real estate agent,” Chris told him.
    â€œI’m glad you told me now, before I wrote up the purchase contract,” Adam said.
    â€œYou do understand; Chris prefers to remain anonymous. Do you think that’ll be possible?”
    â€œIt shouldn’t be a problem. The sellers live out of state. I doubt they’ll give the buyer’s name much thought.” Adam picked up his coffee and took a sip.
    â€œIf I can maintain my anonymity through this purchase, it could be very profitable for you,” Chris told him.
    Adam set his mug back onto the table. “What do you mean?”
    â€œI’ve been considering purchasing property in Oregon for several projects I’ve been working on. I need a local real estate agent. I know you specialize in property management and these—”
    â€œAre you suggesting you might use me?” Adam interrupted.
    â€œYes. If I’m able to continue flying under the wire.”
    Adam reached across the table to shake Chris’ hand. “I’d be more than happy to help you find the perfect properties, Mr. Johnson .”
    With a laugh, Chris accepted the handshake.
    A few minutes later, the server brought their order. Just as she left their table, Heather Donovan entered the restaurant. Instead of stopping by to say hello, Danielle’s neighbor took a table on the other side of the room.
    Danielle watched Heather, who stared blankly at her menu. “Heather doesn’t seem particularly friendly today.”
    Both Chris and Adam glanced briefly to Danielle’s neighbor.
    â€œFrom what Bill tells me, she has a mess on her hands,” Adam said just before he picked up his burger and took a bite.
    â€œMess? What do you mean?” Danielle glanced from Adam to Heather.
    â€œShe called Bill about a water leak. I guess it’s been leaking for some time. There’s some major mold going on in the walls between the kitchen and living room.”
    Danielle cringed. “Mold?”
    â€œYep. And she needs to move out while they make repairs. She called me the other day about somewhere to stay; but she has that cat. I don’t have anything available right now that’ll allow pets.”
    â€œThere has to be some place she can stay,” Chris said.
    â€œI have owners willing to take small dogs, but not cats. It’s allergies. There are a lot of people who are allergic to cats and won’t rent from us if a cat’s stayed in the house.”
    Danielle let out a sigh. “Yeah, we have that problem with Max, which is why I disclose the fact we have a cat before I accept someone’s reservation.”
    â€œYou can afford to turn away guests; I can’t.” Adam took another bite of his burger.
    â€œShe really looks unhappy, doesn’t she?” Danielle said.
    Chris eyed Danielle. “What are you thinking?”
    â€œWell, I rent rooms. I think we could handle another cat.”
    â€œOh really?” Chris laughed. “I wonder if Max would agree.
    Danielle sighed. “You have a point. Max loathes other cats. But…we could explain it to him…”
    Adam paused mid-bite and looked across the table to Danielle. “Explain it to him?”
    â€œShe did save my life,” Danielle murmured, still looking at Heather.
    â€œIf she takes a room, you might as well change the name of Marlow House Bed and Breakfast to Marlow House Boarding House,” Chris teased.
    Danielle laughed. “You have a point. I have you and Lily…” Danielle stood up.
    Adam looked up. “Where are you going?”
    â€œDo you really need to ask?” Chris said after Danielle flashed them both a smile and walked to Heather’s table.

    â€œ H i , neighbor,”