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“What did you guys talk about last night?” I ask her and she unlocks her phone before handing it to me with a smirk.

“Read it for yourself.”

Setting my coffee down on the desk, I take her phone and take a deep breath as I start reading through their messages. The first few messages are standard getting to know you questions but when I get further down, my hands start to shake.

WyattL23:

Are you looking for something casual or more?

WyattL23:

Also, sorry if that’s too forward.

I’ve had a couple bad dates and don’t want to

make the same mistake again.

EdiePB09:

No, it’s fine. :)

I guess I’m open to either.

It’s got to feel right, you know?

What about you?

WyattL23:

Yeah, I do know.

I’m ready to settle down and start a family.

Are you opposed to the idea?

EdiePB09:

Not at all ;)

“You sent him winky faces, Edie?” I hiss as jealousy burns through my chest. She holds her hands up in surrender as she shakes her head.

“I didn’t know!”

Dropping my head, I release a breath and take another deep breath as I try to calm myself down. It’s not Eden’s fault, I know that but seeing it and knowing that he’s been talking to other girls kills me which is bullshit since I don’t have a claim to him anymore but my stupid, irrational heart doesn’t give a damn. Wyatt is mine and he always will be.

“Did you read the messages, Piper? He’s looking for the same thing you are. You have to give this a shot.”

I lift my head, meet her eyes, and sigh. “It’s crazy, Eden. He’s going to be…”

“Pissed?” she supplies and I nod. “Maybe at first but I really think I’m on to something here. I mean, why not sign the papers if he truly wanted to be done with you?”

“I don’t know. Why didn’t he ever come looking for me if he wanted to keep me?” I ask and she scoffs.

“Oh, that’s an easy one. His damn pride. Plus, the pain and betrayal was fresh.”

The word betrayal rings in my ears and I suck in a breath as my heart seizes in my chest. “Oh, God… he thinks I cheated on him! He’s never going to forgive me.”

“Maybe,” Eden says, her voice softer than before. “It’s time to tell him the truth.”