Page 41 of Sweet Hate
Swayze
You’re getting old bro
Lucas
Shut it Wolfman.
Me
Kim
WAIT IS THAT WHO I THINK IT IS WITH HIS ARM AROUNDYOU?
Dude! Did you fuck a celebrity chef??? PLEASE SAY YOU DID!
Mia
Oooft, I’ll sit on his lap and call him Daddy any day.
Me
Me too. But no, I did not fuck him or call him Daddy. He’s married. He stayed at the hotel AND HE LOVED MY DESSERTS. Came into the kitchen to tell me personally! Life goals made.
Lucas
Hell yeah baby!
Me
Now my left ear is ringing. Thanks Lucas.
Lucas
Sorry babe.
Kim
Ugh the spawn is crying. BRB. Don’t spill any deets without me.
Looking up to grin at Mia, it suddenly dawns on me that for the first time in Sweet Haven, I’m happy, excited, and settled. And not because Axel has been around to help me feel that way.
I’ve done it myself.
Because this time, I’ve chosen to be here. My old friends are not only still here but are genuinely excited about me being back—well, all but one.
So now, it’s just the tiny matter of an asshole action man, a damaged bakery, and a local celebrity wedding to make or break my return to Sweet Haven.
But, for once, I consider not turning tail and running back to the safety of London.
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