Chapter 45

A few days after Addy decided to contact various stores to see if they would sell her designs, Brooklyn headed for the library. She needed to research her latest article and also wanted to check out the latest books.

Since it was one of those rare warm fall days where the sun was shining, she wore a plaid skirt, sleeveless top, and a sweater over top of it. She felt like a student as she walked into the library and giggled at the thought.

Heading toward the upper floor where the research materials were located, she noticed the library was nearly empty.

“One of the perks of coming early in the morning,” she whispered while waiting for the elevator.

The doors opened, and she stepped inside, pushing the button for the top floor. She turned around and looked out of the glass as the elevator ascended. Her eyes narrowed as she thought she saw a familiar figure, but her view was blocked as the elevator rose higher.

“No, it couldn’t be,” she whispered, shaking her head.

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