Page 30 of The Baby Bargain

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Ariel: In the abstract, sure, but it means only three percent of guys are your height or taller.

Chase: And?

Ariel: Why do Forest and Holden think I need that?

Chase: It's not about height.

It's about something. They've never thought Phil was good enough. They try to hide it, sure, but it's clear.

Chase: They'll never think anyone is good enough.

Ariel: Are you like that?

Chase: With my brothers? No. They were never really looking to settle down.

Ariel: They were sluts?

Chase: You say 'sluts'?

Ariel: You would have thought it was weird if I said 'they were promiscuous.'

Chase: No. I would have thought you were Ariel.

Ariel: Not everyone finds that charming.

Chase: I do.

My stomach flutters.

My body buzzes.

He's so…

He's flirting. I think. I'm not good at this. Maybe he's stating facts.

He's tall. I'm charming in a quirky way.

This is business. Well, it's personal, but it's a mission.

I can't let his beautiful blue eyes distract me.

Ariel: Maybe this will help you too.

Chase: Finding you a baby daddy will help me?

Ariel: Help you get over Grace.

Chase: Uh-huh.

Ariel: Trying new things is the number one way to get over a break up.

Chase: I thought it was getting under someone else.

Ariel: What do you mean?

Oh.

I…

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