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“Threesome? Jesus Christ. You’re more progressive than I ever thought.” Brandon clicked his tongue. “I didn’t think you’d know what a threesome is.”

“I’m old, but not ancient.”

“You’re open-minded.”

“It happens.” Len shrugged. “So what?”

“Well, I’m not dating someone who sleeps with someone who’s already attached.” Brandon shook his head. “Anyway, Isaac is bad news, so keep your eyes open.”

“Will do.” He smiled and stepped back toward the door. “Better get that mile in or you won’t do it.”

“Good idea. I should go.” Brandon waved. “I’ll find you so we can run together.”

He nodded but said nothing.Good God.He waited for Brandon to round the block before he went inside with Cissy. He needed to go to the bank and talk to the loan officers about making a balloon payment on his condo loan. He’d finally sold the house in Springdale and could almost pay off the new loan. “Ciss, I’ll be right back. I might even bring you home a surprise.”

He tucked his keys, phone, wallet and papers for the bank into his leather case. He should stop by the hardware store for lightbulbs. The one on the front porch had burned out and he preferred to bathe the front yard in light after sundown.

He checked the doors were locked and Cissy had a chew bone, then headed out to the garage. He crawled behind the wheel of his compact car. Once the garage door opened, he backed down the driveway. He closed the door, then drove through the development to the main drag of Cedarwood. He didn’t see Brandon and relaxed.Holy shit, the man can talk.Five minutes later, he pulled into the lot behind the bank.

Len gathered his things and headed inside. He spotted Rachel, his favorite teller. “Hi. I’m here to see Mr. Taylor about my loan.”

“Yes.” Rachel nodded. “I saw you on the schedule. He’s finishing up with another account, but it shouldn’t be much longer. Can I do something for you while you wait?”

“I’m fine, thank you.” He tapped his keys on the counter. “Is Mr. Taylor running behind?” He hated when people overbooked themselves.

“Sidney? I’m not sure.” She rounded the counter and held up her hand. “I can’t tell, but it shouldn’t be too long. How’s Aiden?”

“Good. He and Matt helped me move. I’m so glad because I never realized how much stuff I have,” Len said. “Oh, and they got a new puppy. They’re up to three dogs. Can you imagine? All three of them get along, though.” He chuckled. “I’d love to get another dog. I think Cissy is lonely when I go away.”

“Then take Cissy to the shelter and have her help you pick out a companion.”

“I have an appointment to visit the shelter later today. Stone wants to meet me before he lets me volunteer. I don’t mind,” Len said. “I’d rather be safe than sorry. Cissy never got along with my ex, but he was hard to deal with anyway.”

“I’m sorry to hear that,” Rachel said. “She’s a sweet dog.”

“She’ll like knowing you said that.” He glanced over his shoulder and spotted the people leaving Mr. Taylor’s office. His heart lodged in his throat. He knew one of the men—Isaac. He turned away. If Isaac was there with someone, then he must be the boyfriend. It wasn’t Len’s business to be nosy. Besides, he didn’t want to see them together. He hated himself for lusting after his damn doctor.

The sound of Isaac’s voice sent shivers down Len’s spine. He shouldn’t be drawn to Isaac.Oh well.He’d have yet another unrequited love.Not the first time.

Isaac was too young for him and wouldn’t be interested in dating one of his former patients. So why punish himself?

Because I like Dr. Isaac McLean.

Chapter Three

Isaac clapped Dorian on the back and followed him out of the office. His friend had finally created his own financial plan. Dorian deserved to be happy and not feel guilty for being single.

He scanned the main room of the bank before he left and noticed the man at the counter.

Len Connor.

Len was in Cedarwood? He’d thought he’d seen Len at the store, but now he knew for certain. His former patient was in town. He stared at Len. Part of him wanted to talk to him. They’d had chemistry—even if only through conversations. He wanted to have another chat with Len and see if the electricity could happen again. The rest of him didn’t want to torture himself if Len wasn’t interested. For all he knew, Len had been acting nice until he left the doctor’s office and hating him behind his back.

He followed Dorian out of the bank. If Len was in town, he didn’t have to speak to Isaac. Yes, he’d gone to him as a patient, but Isaac was Aiden’s age. Len might want someone closer to his own age.

He strolled over to Dorian’s car. He had to get Len out of his mind.

“It was him,” Dorian said. He slid behind the wheel. “I know it.”

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