Chapter 2: New Beginnings

  Charlotte, the most practical of the trio, was skeptical about love at first sight. But fate had other plans.

  A new family moved in next door, and Charlotte met Oliver when he accidentally knocked over her bicycle while backing his car into the driveway.

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  “Oh my god, I’m so sorry!” Oliver rushed out, looking guilty.

  Charlotte dusted off her jeans and inspected her bike. “You better be, mister. This is my favorite ride.”

  “Let me make it up to you,” Oliver insisted. “Coffee? My treat.”

  Charlotte smirked. “I’ll only accept if it’s from The Maple Brew.”

  Little did they know, their casual coffee meetups would turn into something deeper.