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“Why not?”

“Because...” He hesitated. “It’s my employer who is interested in her and he’s... shy.” He shrugged internally. It was as good an excuse as any.

“Employer, eh? You seem pretty interested yourself.”

Max was a smart man. “Who could resist someone like her?” Seth smiled. “Thank you for your time.” He turned to leave.

“Is your employer a good man?” Max called as Seth walked away.

Seth turned around with a serious face. “The best man I’ve ever met.”

The older man smiled. “If there’s anything I can do... I’d love to see her happy.”

“Thanks, Max.” He turned and hurried outside. He had a lot to share with Alex.

Chapter 123

Aaron called Anna on Friday morning as she was lying on the couch reading. She smiled as she answered the phone, but didn’t seem to be able to hide her loneliness.

“You sound lonely and bored,” Aaron said. “I’m going to call Cam and have him take you out tonight.”

“Aaron, really. I’m fine.”

“It’s Friday night in New York City. You haven’t experienced the nightlife yet, and you should... if you’re feeling okay. Cam knows all the good places.”

“Aaron—‍”

“Are you feeling better?”

“Yes, but?—‍”

“If you’re better, I’m not going to listen to arguments. You need to get out.”

“I did ‘get out.’ I went to the library.”

Aaron huffed. “That doesn’t count and you know it.”

“Aaron—‍”

“I’m calling Cam. Find something hot to wear. You need to get laid.”

“Aaron! I’m engaged!”

“To a jerk who fucked another woman the night he threw your engagement ring at you. He didn’t even ask you!”

“We’re only getting married because we have to.”

“Then live a little before you do. God, Anna, if he was the same Kurt I knew, I wouldn’t be encouraging this, but you’ve been miserable since he gave you that ring, and that asshole deserves to be showed up.” He laughed. “I might even have Cam take a picture so I can send it to him.”

“Oh, Aaron, don’t. I’ll get into trouble.”

He grunted. “Fine. So, go pick something out to wear, get showered, and all that good stuff you girls do. And have fun tonight.”

“I don’t know if I have anything that would qualify as hot. I’m a jeans-and-t-shirt kind of girl now.”

He laughed. “Oh, Cam will love to take you shopping. Okay. I’m going to call him. He’ll be there soon.”

“Aaron—‍”

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