Page 128 of Need You To Choose Me

There is some ruffling as Daniel hands the phone to Mrs. Maxwell. “Are you coming home? You really shouldn’t cancel your appo?—”

“I’m not coming home. I’ll stay as planned, and Daniel will be home with Levi.”

“Oh.” There is a beat of silence as Mrs. Maxwell processes the words. “Are you sure about that? I can stay?—”

“Go, be with your family.”

“You boys are also my family.”

“We know. You’re our family too, and we’re so lucky to have you.” I take a turn into the Lonestars’ parking lot.

“You sure are. Okay, I’ll let you go.”

“Let me know how things turn out and if there is anything you need. And Mrs. Maxwell? Congratulations, Grandma.”

We say our goodbyes just as I pull my truck into the parking lot and kill the engine. Running my fingers through my hair, I just stare at my phone, hoping I did the right thing.

Blondie:

Done with work?

The corner of my mouth lifts when I read Savannah’s message.

Blake:

Worried about me, Blondie?

I slip out of the truck and go toward the door, my gaze glued to the phone. The little dots appear on the screen before they disappear once again. It happens a few more times as she writes, only to delete whatever she wants to say.

Blondie:

More for the people you had to work with.

You can have an attitude.

Blake:

Attitude?

I don’t have an attitude.

Blondie:

Mm-hmm…

Blake:

I don’t.

Blondie:

Keep telling yourself that, Walker.

“Yeah, right,” I scoff. “I don’t have an attitude.”

“Mr. Walker?”

My head snaps up to find the security guards looking at me.

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