Chapter 57

Molly POV

“You run?” I nod my head looking down at my coffee before lifting my head to face her shocked face “You didn’t say a word?” I shake my head still not speaking a word. “That handsome man kissed you and you just run without saying anything. Good lordy girly Women don’t run from a fine man like Christian, they run at him, not from him.

She picks up a magazine from the coffee table and starts fanning herself and I can’t help but laugh. “Penny, you’re naughty.” She gives me a cheeky grin while continuing to fan herself. “Oh, how I would be naughty for a man like Christian Bowen.” I snort out a laugh that has her laughing and I realize that I feel lighter than I have in days. “Oh, Penny, you are hilarious.” She smiles wide as she puts the magazine back on the table. “When you get to my age sweetheart you learn very quickly that life is too short. You need to smile, laugh and love with all you have.”

Those are pretty sobering words and hit something insid