Page 97 of Tormented Billionaire Romance Series

“Well, that makes two of us.”

He shook his head. “I didn't come here to argue, Clara. I came to make sure you were happy. Once things were wrapped up in Canada, I flew back immediately.”

“Well, I can't say I'm happy.”

“Why wouldn't you be happy?”

I shrugged. “You took off. That made me upset.”

“But you left the morning after we hooked up.”

“I had to clear my head.”

He eyed me carefully. “Clearly.”

“And I did well to clear my head. I wrapped up all my loose ends and I feel more confident than ever that I made the right decision.”

“Well, if you're firm in that decision, I don't see a reason to stick around.”

I stared at him. “What the hell are you talking about?”

“I hope it works out for you. I know how you feel about traveling and your significant other being away for long periods of time. I mean, that's what made us break up, but you seem fine doing it with someone else.”

“I literally have no idea what you're talking about, Levon.”

“I'm talking about Gabe.”

I blinked. “What about Gabe?”

“You're back with him, right? That's why you're here? To see him off?”

“I'm seeing him offas a friend.”

Levon parted his lips to respond but quickly shut them. His brows knit together and then he broke out into a laugh, shaking his head. “Wait, I thought you were back with Gabe.”

“Why would I be back with Gabe?”

“I just assumed since you didn't call that you had made a firm decision about where you stood with me.”

“Yeah, I,” I faded as I realized we were still standing in the airport. “I should have called you sooner, but I was afraid to call.”

“Why were you afraid to call?”

“Because you're you.”

He stared at me blankly. “What?”

“The way you are—you're justyou. I figured even if I did tell you what I was feeling that you would choose your job anyway. That's just the way you work, Levon. You're always working and you're always leaving and you never stick around to see things through.”

He hung his head forward slightly, appearing guilty.

“Gabe was my loose end. I needed to make sure things were properly complete before I came to you to talk about my feelings. I didn't want anyone to feel awkward or blind-sided.”

He shook his head. “I just don't understand why you didn't call me sooner.”

“You're always doing whatever you want. You're impulsive. And while that can be great for adventures, it's not always great for a working relationship. I was worried that even with all my feelings on the table, you would still take off for Canada.”

“I would have gone to Canada, yeah. That's my job.”

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