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She bites her lip and looks up. “It’s just, I’ve always wanted to build my own sanctuary. I love this place, and May is a wonderful owner. I want to build my own, though. I want to change a place, transforming it into a haven for animals. It’s been my dream ever since I was young.”

“I get that.”

She turns to me, the smile appearing once again. “I want to go to school to be a veterinarian, but money made it so I only got my Bachelor’s. I want to go back and follow my dreams if only to give these and lots of other animals a new lease on life.”

Her words tug at my heart. I listen to her, enjoying this.

“I’m glad you have dreams. Not everyone does.”

She blinks, surprised by my utterance. “You think so?”

“Yes. People need goals to have drive, and you are definitely driven. Listening to you is inspiring.”

It’s different listening to the dreams of others. I built a company, sure, but it doesn’t feel like I’ve fully accomplished my dreams. Hearing her gush about hers refreshes me. It makes me want to reevaluate my life and figure out what I want to do from now forward.

Sara flushes, but the smile remains. “Thanks, Robert. I’m always nervous, talking about this and—”

“Don’t be.”

I take her hand and squeeze it, wishing all of her doubts would disappear with this touch. She’s so sweet, and whenever I talk to Sara, it’s like any iciness in my heart melts.

“I like listening to you, Sara. You’ve got an idea of what to do. Not everyone your age has a dream like that.”

“Yeah, well, it’s as I told you the other day; it’s something I’ve always wanted ever since I was a kid.”

I nod, indulging in her words. Her optimism is almost contagious, and I can’t help but smile.

“I’d like to help.”

“What do you mean?”

I turn to her, and a smile falls on my face. I clutch her hand tighter and hold it closer to me.

“I want to help you follow your dreams, no matter what it takes.”

My words evoke conviction. I’ve never felt so sure of something in my life. The radiance in her eyes is enough to let me know that she wants this, too.

I mean it when I say it, and I know that I’ll be by her side no matter what.

Chapter seventeen

Sara

Robert’s words are encouraging.

I don’t know if he truly feels the same way, but it’s nice to hear him say it. I smile, feeling his walls continue to come down.

“I appreciate it, really.”

“Of course.”

“No really,” I insist, looking up at him. “It hasn’t been easy. I haven’t had much support. My parents always thought that my obsession with animals was dumb. Even to this day, when I tell them that I want to help animals instead of having kids, they insist I’ll change my mind.”

Robert rolls his eyes. “Of course they do. Almost every parent holds out hope for grandkids.”

“Yeah, and I’ve told them time and time again that I want to help these animals. It hasn’t worked out well for dating either,” I admit.

I cringe remembering Quinn, my ex-boyfriend. Robert looks at me, curious about what I’m thinking about. I sigh, shaking my head.

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