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I did choose Frankie, though. I continued to be his friend even though his lingering feelings for me would complicate things for us. And whatever happened to me, I owed Frankie my life.

Was he even angry with the fact that I had forgiven Ben, or was he mad because I was sleeping with him? If the former, I could understand, and I would give him the space that he needed until he was willing to forgive me, but if it was the latter, then I couldn't do anything about it. He needed to understand that whoever I chose to sleep with was not his concern.

“Get your head out of your ass, Frankie. This isn’t about you or me. This is about Sofi, and only I can decide who I want to sleep with.”

“Chloe—”

“Look, clearly, you’re mad and being a jerk right now. So why don’t you call me back when you’ve calmed down and are ready to talk.”

I hung up the phone before Frankie could say anything. I didn't want to ruin our friendship, and if I let him talk when he was this mad, I knew he’d say more harsh things. He needed to sort his anger out.

This was one of the reasons why I hadn’t given Frankie a chance. I was scared that it might ruin our friendship. I just prayed that the phone call we just had wouldn’t be the thing to ruin our relationship.

Chapter eighteen

Ben

BillyAnnewasjumpywhen I picked her up from school today. Her feet were swinging faster than usual when I buckled her, and when I was driving home I saw the white foamy mess on her mouth.

“Why do you have cake on your chin?”

“There was a birthday, and they gave me cake.”

“Whose birthday is it?”

“Chloe’s. The teachers sang Happy Birthday for her during recess earlier. She sneaked in a cake for me.”

Fuck. It was her birthday?

I had seen her in the hall early this morning, and she didn't say anything. I guess birthdays to her weren't as special as they were in my family. Then I realized that she grew up in the foster system, and her birthday meant that it was the day her family left her.

Something in me wanted to change things up. Starting this year, her birthday was something that she would look forward to.

“Hey, I’m calling Sam tonight, okay?” I asked Billy Anne. She was fond of Sam, and she had asked me before when she could see her again. But with the amount of time Billy Anne was spending in her aunt’s house, I never had a reason to call Sam.

“Is it okay if we go out for a walk with Charlie by the beach?”

“As long as you don’t go in the water.”

“Okay.”

When I arrived at the penthouse fifteen minutes later, the first thing I did was call Sam. Thankfully, she answered immediately.

“Hey, Sam. Are you busy tonight?” I asked. Billy Anne had just run to her room with Charlie so she could change. She was probably planning what new toy she could bring for Sofi.

“Nope. I was actually about to paint my nails for this party I’m going to tomorrow.”

“Look, something came up, and I need someone to look after Billy Anne tonight.”

“I can be there in fifteen minutes.” I was thankful for Sam and the fact that she was willing to put personal things aside for the kids. I had told her before that she could always say no. She was a university freshman and was considering getting a nursing degree. Her courses were demanding, yet she hadn’t said no to babysitting the kids.

“You’re a lifesaver.”

“I’ll leave money on the counter for your nails. It’s better you get them done by an expert. Less hassle.”

I knocked at Chloe’s penthouse twenty minutes later and was thankful that she wasn’t preparing dinner yet. I had planned the perfect gift for her. A private date. Just the two of us. No kids.

She was on the floor with Sofi when I entered, and the latter stood on her feet to wobble towards me. I caught her and tossed her up in the air, catching her in my hands before showering her kisses. She giggled in my arms, and the sound of it made Chloe laugh.

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