Page 38 of Falling for Love

“Thanks, Mrs. Parker,” I said, grinning as she walked away.

Again! What was going on? I’d never had clients try to set me up and now suddenly every client had a grandson that should date me.

Did I get a tattoo on my forehead I wasn’t aware of that readsingle and ready to mingle?

Because it wasn’t true.

I chuckled and shook my head as Liam flashed into my head.

Darn him.

Okay, maybe I was ready for some people.

Once Misty was finished and back where she belonged, I loaded my tools into the truck and climbed into the driver’s seat.

The farm was quiet. Before I closed my door, the only sound was the soft rustling of naked tree branches in the breeze.

I sat for a moment, letting the stillness settle over me. Unlike last night, clouds had drifted in, readying the area for snow.

Liam’s crooked smile popped into my head, and I groaned. I couldn’t keep lying to myself.

I was falling for him, and the way his eyes softened when he looked at Hayden only made it worse.

I couldn’t deny how much I wanted to see him tomorrow, but at the same time, the thought of opening up to him terrified me.

My phone buzzed in the cupholder, tugging me from my thoughts.

I reached for it, expecting it to be a reminder for my next appointment. But when I saw Liam’s name on the screen, my heart skipped a beat.

Hey, Evie. Need to talk before tomorrow when you have a sec. Got some news.

I stared at the message.

News?

What kind of news?

Second thoughts about dating a single mom?

Found his soul mate, and it wasn’t me?

I started to type a reply as my fingers hovered over the screen.

Whatever it was, I’d have to face it.

But before I hit send, I couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling that tomorrow might not go as I’d hoped.

Everything okay?

He wrote back instantly.

Define okay. I’m doomed. I’m in no condition to be seen or heard. I caught whatever Hayden had, and right now, standing upright feels like climbing Mount Everest. I’m waving the white flag from my couch. I don’t know how that little guy held up so well.

I chuckled as relief spread through me.

He was merely sick, not running away from me.

I chuckled at the ridiculousness of my mind and stared at the message, a mixture of guilt and amusement bubbling up.

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