Page 22 of Tormented Billionaire Romance Series

“It's funny,” Gabe remarked. “Even after all this time dating, he's still nervous with her.”

“He doesn't seem that nervous.”

“Marriage can make a man nervous. Hopefully, she'll get him into a hobby soon. He doesn't have any damn hobbies.”

I laughed. “No art for the man of a thousand codes?”

“He's always been a nerd, but he never leaves the house.”

I chuckled. “I guess most nerds are homebodies.”

“I'm just glad he suggested the park. We all needed the air.”

“We sure did.”

Gabe clapped his hands on his thighs. He sighed loudly. “So, how you holding up with work? They sending you to great places?”

“I've been all over Europe a handful of times. I couldn't get enough of Rome. Copenhagen was nice, too.”

He whistled. “That must be quite the paycheck.”

“It's something.”

“It makes sense why she didn't want to travel or move.”

I blinked at Gabe. “What do you mean?”

“This town is nice. It's comfortable. Not much happens here in the way of drama.”

“I guess you don't remember high school.”

He laughed. “Oh, I remember it very well. I looked up to you a lot then.”

I frowned at the sidewalk. “I didn't get that impression.”

“I suppose not many guys would considering you were older. You probably didn't notice me much.”

“Well, we hung out a handful of times. We did know each other. But not as well as we do now.”

Apparently, we don't know each other at all, I thought grimly.Considering you kept Clara from me for almost three years.

“I just wish things had worked out,” Gabe sighed while staring at Ryan.

Ryan and Jen were talking close on the green. My sister looked happy—truly full of joy. It made me smile as she raised a hand to wave at us.

I waved back. “They look like they're really in love.”

“Yeah, they really do. I love hanging with the guy, but I can't wait until he gets busy with making a family. He needs female company in his life.”

“You could always wear a wig.”

Gabe cackled while shaking his head. “Man, I missed your humor. I'm glad you're back!”

“I'm glad to be back, too.”

“You don't seem entirely excited about it.”

I shrugged. “I'm still adjusting to the time zone. Everything is different in Europe.”

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