Chapter 40

“I will try,” she said as she leaned up on tiptoe to kiss his cheek. “Sorry about last weekend. Something came up. And to be honest, I wasn’t really sure about seeing dad”

Julian realized that he was what came up when he’d finessed Nina away for the weekend. While he was sorry she’d missed what was evidently an important family gathering, he couldn’t summon any regret for the way their weekend in the island had come together.

“You don’t have to be worried about anything. Trust me” Cole replied. “Dad wants to see you. He misses you. You should pick his calls and go see him. Give him a chance”

Nina nodded. “I will… As soon as I have the time” she replied.

“It was nice meeting you both,” Julian said sincerely.

The other men nodded and shook his hand again before departing the room.

“Interesting family you have, Red,” he said when they’d gone.

Nina sighed. “I love them dearly, but they’re pretty insufferable.”

“It’s obvious they love you a