Do Ihaveto do these? No, of course not. But it’s because of Duncan that I’m going to.
“I know I don’t. But this is going to be a new era ofme. A new Chloe. Someone that does what she wants instead of just dreaming about it.”
Dax smiles at me. “Are you really going to open your own jewelry store?”
That pulls a huge grin to my face. “Yes. I’m going to make it happen.”
It’s the one thing I’ve always loved doing, but never had the courage to make happen. Both Dax and Duncan—even though I hate him now—chased after their dreams of playing hockey.
So why can’t I do it?
“Whatever you need, I’ll help, Sunshine. We’re going to make it happen.”
We.
Within a minute, Dax is already plotting how he can help. Duncan? He could never be bothered with it because he was too busy with hockey and trying to get back to the NHL.
Something he still hasn’t done.
At least that’s gratifying to me.
“Thanks, Dax.” I peck his cheek and watch as a blush creeps over his cheeks.
“Don’t mention it.”
“I’m serious. Your brother never did anything to support me, so it means a lot that I have it from you.”
Dax sighs. “I’m sorry my brother wasn’t a better guy for you. If I’d have known what he was doing?—”
“I know.” I pat his arm. “At least I don’t have to go through a painful divorce.”
“Enough about my brother.” Dax gulps down the rest of his coffee. “I was going to suggest a hike after breakfast, but I don’t think this weather is going to clear anytime soon.”
“I don’t think I could take a hike. I’ll be lucky tomanage breakfast and going downstairs to the couch. Although…”
Dax groans. “What?”
“If this rain lets up, maybe I could start with skinny-dipping in the lake out back.”
“I won’t stop you.” Dax hops off the bed with all the grace of a professional athlete. “Now, eat up, Sunshine, because I don’t want you getting sick on me.”
“Yes, Dax.”
I watch as he walks out of the room, shaking his head. I stuff another piece of bacon into my mouth and lean back against the headboard. The steady drum of rain against the window could easily pull me back into sleep.
For the first time since I ran out on Duncan, I don’t feel the weight of the entire world on my shoulders. And it’s all thanks to his brother.
Thank God for Dax, because otherwise, I don’t know where I would be right now.
Oh, I do know.
Married to a cheater.
At least that didn’t happen. One small win for the day.
Chapter Four
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