Page 108 of Breaking His Law

Nathan

Never better.

Me

I could come home tonight. I’m not snotty anymore. x

Nathan

I’m meeting friends for dinner. See you tomorrow.

Friends? What friends? And dinner? Nathan works every hour that’s available to him. He never goes out with friends. His brothers? Yes, and me, but never friends.

Me

I could come with you. x

Nathan

It’s a business dinner.

Me

Okay. x

No reply.

Jeez. Mr. Crankypants is back.

And that’s why I need to get back to work.

When I’m there, I keep him in check and he’s way less of a nightmare to deal with.

A “human tranquilizer” is how Joseph described me.

I’m excited to see everyone again tomorrow, especially Nathan.

I’ve missed him, all of him, grumpy pants and all.

And I’m sure he’ll understand when I explain my reasoning for getting the job at Hart Law in the first place and why I had my doubts.

I’m sure he will.

He’s a reasonable man.

My man.

The man I love.

I wish it was tomorrow.

Then I can tell him that his father was not to blame for the injustice I thought was brought against my family, nor is Kevin Taylor. And that they were right about Julie all along. She’s a fake.

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“Morning, Joseph.” I set my to-go coffee down on my desk.

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