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“Why not?”

“First, don’t shout at me… Second, why do you think I moved out?”

“I didn’t shout” His jaw is clenched, and he’s a little growly “I thought yourude insinuations—because you care what these assholes think, and I don’t”

Okay

“I s were getting irl to consider”

He exhales deeply and turns, looking out at the street ayou won’t date me while you’re Lillie’s nanny?”

“I don’t think it’s a good idea”

“Is that a no? Is that really what you want, Ruby?” The crack in his voice breaks my heart

“Not really… I just I think it’s too soon to have this conversation I think we need to give it some time” My hand is on my stomach, and I instinctively rub the pain there “When I started you said you needed to focus on your work Maybe we both need to take a step back and think about e really want”

His aro I was just out jogging, and I needed to say these things I wanted to be sure you kno I feel”

“Who’s watching Lillie?”

“Eleanor’s at the house I expect she’ll want to leave when I get back”

Nodding, I s the lump in my throat “I’ll see you tomorrow”

“Afternoon” He does a little wave and jogs off into the night

I stand and watch hio until I can’t see him anymore Then I slowly close the door and pick up the knife I’m not in the mood for black beans anymore