Chapter 155

“I know. I’m asking a lot. A whole lot. All the risk would be on your side and that’s not fair. I’m probably being selfish even bringing it up. I just want you to know the option is there, and that nothing would make me happier than if you agreed to stay.”

He kissed her, and she responded a little desperately, wishing they could go back to when they were making love and the rest of the world didn’t exist.

“I probably should have waited, but I’m so…excited I guess. Like a kid on Christmas morning with a present he can’t wait to give someone.”

“That’s very sweet.” She hardly knew what she was saying. He’d been working hard behind the scenes to get her to stay. It felt wonderful…and also invasive. Was this how Michelle felt when Candace tried to guide—aka control—her life? She didn’t like it, no matter how wonderful his intentions.

“But now maybe the present is the wrong size. Or you already have one. Or like the racing car I bought my mom when I was seven, may