“Tough job.”Liam surveys the buildings, tapping the side of his sunglasses, which are, I figured out, taking photos and sending them back to Thomas in the office.
“Any advice on clearing the air with Cole?”I ask.
“Don’t fuck his sister.”
Choking on my ice cream, I laugh.I wipe my chin with my forearm and lick my lips.“That ship has sailed.”
“I figured.Well, don’t fuck her again.”
I can’t promise that.But at the same time, I don’t deserve a woman like Caylee.God knows she should be with a man who can respect her, keep her safe and not lie to her.
I failed those I loved once; I won’t do it again.
And I probably could fall in love with—
I start choking, and Liam starts to give me shit, unaware of what I’m seeing.
Caylee is walking in our direction, and in about three seconds she’s going to see me.
Three.
Two.
My heart starts thumping, and I stand because, despite everything, when she’s in front of me, I can’t look away.
CHAPTER EIGHT
CAYLEE
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I’m so happy for Louisa.She got her braces off and looks full of confidence.She was excited to show her mom, and as I walked her out, she told me she has a boyfriend.He had braces but got them off three months ago.
So sweet.
I can remember being her age and going through the same thing.
