“Is that what he told you?”
At Sydney’s somber tone, Hailey sat up straight. “Not exactly. Why do you ask?”
“You said he works with his brother, and his brother’s an architect. Derrick Warren,
co-owner of WCC—Warren Construction Company. They make close to a million a year.
High-end jobs, with the occasional smaller stuff.”
Hailey stared, incredulous. “Are you serious? Because Gage never mentioned it.”
“I did some research. But whatever he does, the man is seriously hung up on you.
According to Derrick, he’s in love, and it’s frightening.”
After a short pause, Hailey admitted, “Gage told me he loved me a few weeks ago.”
“What?”
“I thought he was just basking in the afterglow.” She blushed. “You know. After
some good sex? How was I to know he meant it?”
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“What did you say when he told you?”
“Nothing.”
“Nothing? You didn’t even acknowledge it? Hailey, you need some serious help.”
“Oh, Sydney. I thought it was just sex talk. Gage…he’s so special. He’s the only guy
I’ve ever felt so free with. And I’ve wanted him since day one. But it’s not just the sex.
This week together, we’ve had so much fun. And he makes me laugh.”
“Funny, but he never struck me as the funny type.”
“But he is. He’s almost as bad as I am. Hell, our first date he brought up his dad’s
death at the table.”
“Maudlin, but not so bad.”
“And he told me that he loves big-breasted women,” she muttered. “With wide, full
asses.”
Sydney choked on her drink. “He did not.”
“Yep, just as he was putting the moves on me.”
“And that worked?”
