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“So?” I said. “Do you think Chase killed them?”
He grunted with disdain. “I doubt it.”
“That’s not a definite answer.”
“It doesn’t matter. Stay away from him. It shouldn’t matter whether he’s a killer or not.”
I leaned against the bench. “I will stay away, but I would like to know.”
“Focus on Gabe or any other good guy. You’re beautiful, smart, and an amazing woman. I knew when Chase spotted you at the Garden Party he wouldn’t let go. How could he? You can offer more to him than those pathetic airheads he has at his estate.”
“Whatever,” I murmured. “They’re beautiful women. They just fell in love with the wrong guy.”
He shook his head. “Karma is a serious thing. My biggest payback in life is that I was blessed with two amazing daughters who would fall for guys like me.”
My phone rang.
I checked the screen. It was Chase calling at his usual time, hoping I would pick up.
One day he won’t call. How will I feel about that?
“I have to go.” I used the opportunity to leave. “I’ll see you again. Soon.”
“Will you talk to Vivian and Troy for me, please?”
“Yes.” I’d tried and failed to the point where I didn’t see why it was a good idea for them to communicate anymore. Troy and Vivian didn’t talk to each other either. I could tell they both loved one another, but it embarrassed them too much.
I rose. “I’ll call you tomorrow, Benny.”
“Good. I’ll be happy to hear from you.” His face seemed pained. When I’d called two weeks ago and told him I knew he was my dad, he’d sighed. And when I told him Troy and Vivian had fallen in love, he cried so loud I held the phone to my chest.
“Goodnight, Benny. Take care of yourself.”
“I will.” He got up and hugged me. His big arms wrapped and tightened around me. “I love you and I’m so sorry, Jasmine. So very sorry.”
I nodded my head and left, knowing all he wanted to hear was me say I loved him back. But I wasn’t ready yet. And feared I never would be.
