Page 69 of Single Mom's Guide to Love

“I mean, am I moving Jayce to your home? Who are we telling the truth that this is a marriage of convenience? That also means that I have to play the dutiful wife to Logan Matthews, which means parties and appearances and what not. This is more than just you doing me a favor, Logan; this is a train that could just keep rolling and become more and more out of control.”

He nods, and for the first time since he brought up this ridiculous idea, I feel like he’s stopping to think. “Yes, there are logistical things to figure out, and we would. I wouldn’t dothis without you and I sitting down and having a very long and detailed conversation.”

“Well that’s a start.”

“But I can answer a few of your questions.” Without asking, or hesitation, Logan takes my hand in his. And without thinking, or hesitating, I give it to him.

Because I’m clearly insane.

“Yes, I’m guessing we would have to move in together. And frankly, I realize that moving Jayce is difficult, especially with his schooling. So I’ll move here.”

Excuse me, what? Live with a boy? No, thank you.

“You’ll move in here?”

He shrugs. “Sure! Why not? Your home is lovely. My home is a wreck right now, with the decorating and parts still under construction. Plus, that house is too large for just one person. Maybe I’ll just sell it.”

My eyes pop out of my head. “You arenotselling that house. Not after what I’m about to do to it.”

“Okay, then,” he says with a smirk. “But for now, I’ll live here.”

“Logan, be serious, you’d move out of anactualmansion to move in here?”

He doesn’t hesitate. “Maeve, I’d live anywhere with you.”

His gaze doesn’t budge. His hand tightens around mine.

And I know I’ve said this to myself roughly twenty times in the past ten minutes, but holy shit…he really wants to fucking do this.

“Why are you really doing this, Logan? Why would you help me?”

He lets out a big breath. “Because I care for you Maeve. Even if this marriage is a sham, and after this is over we go back to client and designer, I’ll always care for you. And when you have the means to help someone you care about do somethingso important, you move heaven and earth to do it. Or in our case, get married and move to the suburbs. Plus, a marriage for me means a few months of distraction to keep my board from realizing I’m a one-hit wonder. Kat will be delighted.”

I shake my head. This can’t be happening. I can’t be actually considering this, can I?

“Logan, I can’t ask you to do this. Yes, sure, being married would even the playing field. Yes, it might help me in the courts with custody, but…”

He shakes his head. “No buts, Love. And you didn’t ask. I offered. Because as someone who grew up with a shitty mother and a shittier father, I’m going to make damn sure that the good mums keep their kids.”

And that’s it. That’s what’s going to break me.

Iama good mom. I do what I have to do for my kiddo. And yes, sometimes that means bouncing him around houses so I can make a living. And sometimes it means him staying up a little late because I want to see him before he goes to bed and I’m working late.

And now, apparently, marrying a billionaire I once slept with.

“I do.”

It takes a second for Logan to register my words.

“You do?”

I nod. “For Jayce. I’ll do what I need to do for my son.”

“Exactly,” he says. “We’re going to make sure he stays exactly where he belongs.”

Yes. He’s right. This is for Jayce. No other reason.

Not one other single reason…

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