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"I wish it was here," she said "Then there'd be no problem"

"I kno, let's just forget all about it I'll text Michael tomorrow and turn down his offer"

"Okay But I have to tell you that Lara already told me about Michael's offer"

"She did?"

Kate nodded "Sheuntil you told me yourself She didn't want uilty"

"You two…" I said, feeling bad that I had talked to Lara before talking to Kate I just knew Kate would be upset at even the thought ofEthan behind

"I'ht away," I said and leaned closer "I won't keep anything froain"

"Neither will I"

We kissed and then we finally went to bed I wrappedto face the decision Part of me wished Michael had never made the offer, but he did and noe'd have to just move on

It would be hard but I would have to push it out of my mind and focus on my life with Kate and Sophie And Liam

It would be enough

Kate

The weekend was difficult I felt sad about Drake turning down the offer to go to Southampton, but at the saain in Manhattan

Of course, it was different this time -- the trial made it next to impossible for Drake to enjoy hio out in public as easily because Drake inevitably got recognized and people would stare at us -- or worse

But I was deteriven he had made this decision for me