Chapter 41

Sutton had been wide awake since 5:17 a.m., and not from baby kicks this time.

She just couldn’t sleep. Her thoughts had been spinning. So she had laid there until it was time to get up, thinking about Luca and the baby. His offer of marriage and the job offer. When the light spread across the room and climbed halfway up the door, she got out of bed for work… it was Friday at least.

She took a shower and got dressed, calling the car service as she finished off breakfast.

In the car on the way to the office, she messaged Jake:

Sutton: Do you feel like lunch today?

Jake: Sure… Everything ok?

Sutton: Yes, I just need to talk to someone I trust who isn’t family.

Jake: Okay, I’m glad you feel you can come to me.

By noon, they were seated at a little spot a few blocks from the office, an old-style café. It was great because it wasn’t too noisy. Sutton had eaten here before; the food was good, and they had the best sourdough. It was also within walk