CHAPTER THREE Three months earlier April 15th
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“COME ON, KATE. YOU must try it. You never have the time to go anywhere or meet someone. That shop of yours is taking up all your time. This is your chance,” Ellie waved her hands, trying to persuade Kate. She gazed at Kate, and her big puppy eyes brought a smile on Kate’s face.
Kate couldn’t find any fault with poor, sweet Ellie. She was always trying to find happiness for everyone else, even though her own was questionable. Kate knew that Ellie didn’t have anyone special in her life.
“I don’t know, Ellie,” Kate replied with a shrug, and indecision tightened her lips for a few seconds. “You know that there are all sorts of loony people out there,” she continued waving her hand. “And besides, I don’t think it’s safe to meet someone
