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She nodded “A few times”

So was off But I didn’t knohat I was in new territory Truth was, I’d never cared if a woman was upset or preoccupied The few hours I spent with theet that involved But Lennon and I werein my chest every time I looked at her face and saw the worry in her eyes What the fuck rong?

I was craving a glass of bourbon So to dull the tension I could feel between us

“You had fun shopping?” I asked

“Yes I went to a few of my old favorite shops”

“And you got what you wanted?” Won with ht out three stores if she wanted and I wouldn’t have cared

“Just the one dress” She tipped the wine glass to her lips

“There’s no limit on that card”

She eyed eon I ood salary Maybe not millions, but I can afford a slutty dress”

I don’t knohat had happened, but so

“Slutty dress was a joke You look beautiful”

She lowered her eyes Her fingers worked the corners of the linen napkin “I’m sorry I just don’t want you to think I need your money or I’m here for the money”

“When did I ever say that?”

“You didn’t, but it’s important to me you know that” She looked at me, but I saw her eyes trail over my shoulder and widen

“I don’t care how s Buy you things Take care of you” I leaned closer to whisper, but she clearly wasn’t listening “You are mine, you know”