“If I didn’t make an excuse, how could I create an opportunity for them to be alone? And if they never spend time alone, how are they supposed to develop feelings for each other? The only other time they met was when Everly and I went to Wiltspoon.

“This time, Sonny came to Clearfield, so it’s only their second meeting.

“They’ve barely met, so they naturally haven’t had much time together, but we can create opportunities for them.

“Anyway, don’t worry about Everly’s marriage anymore. I’ll tak