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"Ward?" Cadence echoed, staring at the man in disbelief.

"Forgive my tardiness, but when I got Miss Cassidy's message, I diverted my flight so that I was headed here instead of to Iowa, not as easy as you might think."

"Ward!" my sister said again. "It's so nice to finally meet you." I thought for a moment she might fling herself at him, but he didn't exactly look like the sort of man a stranger hugs. She might've gotten him wrinkled.

"You as well, although I had hoped it would be under happier circumstances. But don't you worry. Cassidy explained the situation to me, and I will do all that I can to help. I've never dealt with this exactly, but I can read Scottish Gaelic. And I know our Aaron well enough to confirm what I'm sure you already know. He'll find a way to get back to you."