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“Only your support.”
“Is Jessie coming?”
“I called her, but she didn’t answer. She’s been busy with the wedding.”
“Edith told me she didn’t like her.”
“Grandmother didn’t like any of my girlfriends, except you. You were her favorite.”
I pushed away to see his face. Dark circles were under his eyes. “You look tired. Do you want to rest?”
“As tired as I am, I’m not sure I’ll be able to fall asleep.”
“How long has it been since you slept?”
“I’ve had naps here and there. I only went back to my grandmother’s apartment for a shower and to change my clothes.”
“I’m taking time off this week. I can help you with the funeral arrangements if you like.”
“Grandmother would’ve appreciated that. How is work? You look as exhausted as I feel.”
“I am. I was reading through a contract and fell asleep on my bed when you called. I’m not sleeping well either.”
“Is Charge upset that you’ve been out of the office?”
“I don’t really care if they are. I’m getting my work done, that’s all that counts.”
Austin raised his eyebrows. “You don’t care about work?”
“I spent so much time over the past few years with my head buried in paperwork and negotiations, that I had no time to smell the roses. You made me understand that, but I wish I had earlier. Before we broke up.”
“I shouldn’t have let you go. I was stupid. Grandmother told me what a fool I was.”
“You love Jessie, and you’re marrying her. I want to at least be friends. We haven’t been very good ones to each other.”
“I want that, but she doesn’t.”
“Jessie doesn’t want you to be friends with me?”
“I told her we were briefly engaged.”
“And she feels threatened, right?”
“She’s jealous. You’re gorgeous, Sammy. I’m surprised you haven’t found anyone yet.”
“I tried, but I think my path is to be alone. No husband, no children. I have my job, but I’m not sure that’s what I want anymore.”
“Attitudes change. Your path is not to be alone. You’ll find someone. Someone that can treat you better than I did. I squandered what we had.”
“We both did, and we can’t go back. We can only move forward.”
“Are you sure you’re not hungry?”
“I could use a drink.”
“Alcohol is a bad idea right now.”
“Not that kind of drink, water, or soda.”
