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Oh, good god What was his fucking problem now? “Why?” I maintained my calm

“Babe, we’re together, are we not?”

“Yes, but - ”

“No buts We’re together So, when soether”

My stomach fluttered, and want pooled there He had stunned me “Okay,” I half whispered

“Good,” he said, and then his features softened “I’ve got a long day today, but I want us to talk tonight”

I nodded, the fight gone from me “Yeah, baby”

He reached out and curved his ar me to him “I love you,” he murmured, and his lips met mine in a hard kiss

“I love you too,” I said, and then he was gone

I watched his in turlimmer of hope peeked out; maybe there was a chance for us after all

Chapter 24

Madison

J arrived ho on and off, on the couch, waiting for hiht into the bedroom I waited silently for hiht’s conversation was headed

“You’ve had dinner?” he said, as he cae room

“Yeah I made you some if you haven’t eaten”