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The two of them enjoyed a lavish breakfast together before Cabin had to leave.

Alberta pulled him in for a goodbye kiss, which lasted nearly a minute. She wanted to savor every moment she had alone with Cabin.

But work still needed to be done. Alberta headed toward Sea Lake, while Cabin went to the city.

On the second day of the New Year, even though Lacey and Eleanor were not there, and Werner had gone home, the hotel was still open. The shift managers and staff were alternating...