Page 93 (1/2)

“You can’t possibly be serious,” Erin says, crossing her arms with a scowl

“Seeing as I’m the executor of Payton’s estate, and I need to pay bills for the staff, it makes the most sense for matic ansin e Erin knowsmoney

“She doesn’t need staff She has me, and you just need to turn the damned money over to me so I can take care of my family”

I take a deep breath, trying to cal money

“Payton”—I pause—“ould you like to do?”

This ht railroad her into going back with her, but at the sah, I feel strongly that I need to give her the choice

She turns to her sister, and for a brief second, my heart races a little bit faster What that ht now Instead, I wait for her answer

“I’ with Trent”

“What?” Erin shouts, and I take a protective step closer to Payton

“Erin, this e of et me the best help Round-the-clock nurses I just feel likewould be better off at his house”

“You’re uarantee when the cops look into this, they will see he’s the one who hit you” She scoffs

Payton visibly shakes at the accusation

Payton’s eyes dart back to aze I trust you

“Erin, it’s final I’o home with Trent”

“Fine” Erin stands and snatches her bag off the seat “But don’t say I did not warn you about what can happen to you”

“What does that mean?”

“Nothing”

With nothing ers

37

Payton