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The phone rings again

Payton’s eyes dip down to it She licks her lips, her voice co out husky “You should probably answer that”

“Probably,” I say, but I don’t move

If I’ to be that man for Payton, I need her to be well I need to know that I’uilt And the truth is, she needs to know that, too

But later She’s right I need to answer the phone

I do, and all it takes is a few seconds for the grin to consume my face

Looks like the crew is back

It needs to be said that Tobias is an asshole Even when the dickwad is technically the source ofto his schedule To his needs

Apparently, he had other pressing matters

So, here I a to Connecticut in my car

Despite the fact that Matteo lives closer

That Jaxson lives closer

This long-ass drive? Totally unnecessary

We could’ve stayed in the city

I sound like a whiny bitch again

The truth is, leaving Payton with a nurse, even if only temporarily, doesn’t sit ithover her,sure she’s comfortable and safe

I slowthe speed li to do with her Also, the idea of causing a crash like Payton’s, even if I’m one hundred percent confident behind the wheel, sickens me

Great

I’ citizen Society can thank Payton Hart for that Now that I’ to myself, I can admit that I’m attracted to her I can also admit that I like her, too

I want to build her up instead of crushing her life and pissing on the rubble Which is a welcoet to know her

I sound like a love-sick puppy

Next thing I know, I’ll be braiding her hair and singing her lullabies to sleep

Spending some time with Lorenzo and Tobias should help me put my brain back in order Matteo and Cyrus, on the other hand, are useless They’re pussy-whipped

Maybe I’ her

Traffic is onthe approach up Cyrus’s long, elegant, and very private driveway I park et out, and head to the large any doors

I don’t even have to knock Gerald, Cyrus’s butler, opens the door forfor my arrival