Page 69 of Falling for Finn

Oakley

We agreed that it was just a fling. Nothing serious.

Tiernan

And that’s still the case?

Oakley

As far as I know, yeah. We both know I’m leaving in a few days.

Tiernan

Maybe you should tell him how you feel?

Oakley

What difference would it make?

Tiernan

You never know. It could change your life. But at least you’d know and not have to wonder. Maybe he’ll even offer to visit you in California.

Oakley

What’d be the point? He’ll never permanently leave his family’s farm. I doubt long distance would work.

And I wouldn’t want to ever make him feel like he had to choose between me and his family or change who he is. The orchard means the world to him.

Tiernan

I think you’re both setting yourselves up for heartbreak.

Oakley

Sis, I’ll be okay. I agreed to this arrangement, and I’m not going to make it more complicated by turning it into something it’s not. His path is to work here and start a family.

Tiernan

And would starting a family be so bad?

Oakley

Maybe when I’m old, like 30.

Tiernan

Excuse me!

I burst out laughing because that always gets a rise out of her.

“Levi’s here. You ready?” Finn pokes his head into the bathroom.

“Yep.” I set my brush down, realizing I’ll need to pack my shit soon. Right now, it’s scattered all over his house.

“You look beautiful.” He scans his eyes down my body before pulling me into his arms. “Not sure how I’m supposed to keep my hands off you all day.”

Before I can respond, Levi stalks inside. “Well, you’re gonna have to because I’m not third-wheeling.”

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