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Seriously, Brody. I owe you.

Brody

You don’t owe me anything. I got to ogle your perfect tits—that’s all the thanks I need.

Despite the gravity of my situation, I actually laugh.

“Care to explain what that means?” Devyn asks.

Shit, I didn’t realize she was reading over my shoulder.

I groan. “You don’t want to know.”

She chuckles. “You’re probably right.”

I type one last message to Brody.

Me

Okay, well, just so you know. Me—and my tits—appreciate you.

Brody

Likewise, princess.

I set my phone aside, and Devyn pulls me into a side hug. “We’ll get through this, Rainey. I’m here with you every step of the way.”

I lean my head on her shoulder. “I love you, Devyn.”

“I love you too, babe.”

CHAPTER 23

Rainey

I knew it was only a matter of time before Adam reached out to me. I’m actually surprised it took him this long. I never skip work unless I’m actually ill, but I made the exception today. My head finally stopped hurting, but my heart definitely needs at least a day to recover before I have to go back to the hospital and pretend like nothing’s wrong. Adam knows I should be on shift now—I’m guessing he just figured out that I called in.

Adam

Where are you? It’s not what it looks like. I need to explain.

Ha! Says every cheater on the planet. I think about ignoring him entirely but decide against it almost immediately. He deserves to have a piece of my mind after what he did.

Me

Really? Then why did it take you almost 24 hours before reaching out to me?

My phone rings immediately, but I send his call to voicemail.

Adam

Baby, please answer the phone.

Me

DON’T ‘baby’ me. I’m not ready to hear your voice right now. If you have something to say to me, say it here.

I can practically see his eyebrows cinching together in frustration.

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