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Noere standing out on the sidewalk, the sun baking down “I hate the word ‘tehtness

“Why is Josie being so agreeable? She didn’t even contest the temporary custody?” I asked, automatically suspicious of Kyle’s ex and her motives I barely knew Josie I only reirl that was ht But if she had been friends with Chelsea “I think I’hly of her character, even if Kyle had been involved with her

“Because she can’t be asked to fly up here and fight for her daughter,” Kyle grumbled his expression hard

“That and it proves that she has Katie’s best interest at heart Her lawyer says she’s finishing up training for a new job that she starts next week She’s secured housing and is continuing to go to her weekly therapy sessions She’s painting a picture for the judge Just as you and Whitney are doing” Adauys okay? I have a o and prepare for But if you want to process sorab a coffee—”

“No, you go ahead Thanks,them in his hand

Adaood with you two?” There was a note of so I didn’t want to look at too closely

“Fine Why wouldn’t they be?” Kyle asked, sounding defensive

“That’s good Because you selling thisYou need to be a happy family when the GAL comes over” He smirked “That alsoin the saht”

Kyle shoved Adam “Get the fuck out of here already Don’t you have someplace to be?”

Adauys later” He winked and then jogged to his car before Kyle could deck him

“Okay, so I’ back to work?” Kyle asked, pulling out his phone

“I took the afternoon off actually I told Mom I’d have lunch with her” I paused “You’re welcome to join us if you want”

“Thanks, but I’ve got to head over to the Jefferson Street job I told Lucky and Mary I’d colasses, and I had to work hard not to swoon He had no idea how handsome he was No idea at all “So, I’ll see you at home later?”

Every part of my body warmed up with the word ‘home’