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“It still makes me mad. You had such a big world ahead of you.”
He shrugged. “I don’t look at it that way. If I did, I’d never be happy. I look at it as a blessing. I might not have been able to play for the major league and travel the country, but I got to stay in a place where I’m surrounded by people who I love. It’s a trade I’d take any day.”
Her green eyes filled with curiosity and sadness. “How do you do that?”
“Do what?”
“See the light when everything seems so dark.”
“Practice.” He glanced at his phone and noted the time. “I have to go do a pickup, but if you ever need anything, you know you can call me, right?”
“Thank you, Milo. I hope my daughter knows how lucky she is to have you in her life.”
“I’m lucky to have her, too. We balance each other out.”
“When are you two going to realize you’re perfect for each other and become my son-in-law?”
Milo laughed, loud and hearty. “Now that’s funny. I didn’t know you were a standup comedian these days.”
“You laugh now, but one day, you’ll see.”
“I’ll see you later, Judy.”
Judy had been the biggest fan of Milo and Harper dating, but Milo had never put any weight into it. He’d never ruin what he and Harper had, but for some reason, the thought of being with Harper stayed with him the entire drive to Ms. Wheeler’s house.
Chapter 7
Harper cracked her neck and put aside the four glasses she’d finished painting. She’d spent the last few hours focused on getting them done, and she managed. She silently celebrated and picked up the mug of tea Milo had made her and took a sip.
It was an herbal blend of cinnamon and apple, and she closed her eyes, savoring the sweet and spicy mixture.
“Isn’t that cold by now?” he asked.
She took another sip. “Nope, just right.”
“Are you finished for the night?”
She kicked her feet underneath her and smiled. “I am!”
“Want to watch a movie then?”
“What did you have in mind?”
He picked up the remote and turned on the TV. “There’s a new Adam Sandler one streaming.”
Something light and funny was exactly what she needed. “As long as it’s not another documentary about the planet or animals, I’m in.”
Milo laughed and rubbed at the five o’clock shadow on his chin. “Lucky for us, Jasper isn’t here.” Jasper was in Atlantic City with a couple of his college friends. He’d be back in time for the party, though.
“Want me to make popcorn?” Milo asked, and she shook her head.
“I’m good with tea.”
“Do you have to pee?”
“Nope.”
“Are you sure? Because I don’t want to be twenty minutes into this and have to pause.”
