Chapter 90. Check Up

Joan POV

"That's... great news," I muttered, downing the last drop of my lemon juice. Rhoda gave a small smile from where she sat opposite me. We had been trying to rebuild our relationship, starting from scratch, piecing together the trust we had both broken.

"You really want him to move in with you?" I asked, watching as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Yeah? I don't know. But I want him closer," she said, her voice unsure. I pursed my lips and glanced around the small restaurant. She had texted me earlier, asking to meet after work, and while I would have preferred to spend time with Aaron, fixing things with her was just as important. Even though Aaron acted like our strained relationship didn’t affect him, I knew better.

"Should I tell him?" I asked, tapping my fingers lightly against my empty glass. She pressed her lips together into a thin line.

"He would overreact, but I t