As usual, if you need to catch up, here are the rest of the chapters:

Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5
Chapter 6


Chapter 7

“I can’t believe how many people came out for this,” Hope remarked as she strolled along the paved path through the dunes. One hand rested in the crook of Owen’s elbow and the other gripped her daughter’s hand. “This is amazing. It looks like the entire town came out for this.”
“Pretty close,” Owen replied. “It’s one of the biggest fundraisers for the schools.”
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