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“It doesn’t matter right now.”

“Oh, I think it does because if it’s something you know I’m not going to like, you shouldn’t keep it from me. So, what is it?”

“It’s something we don’t need to discuss right now.”

“Kinley,” he snapped.

“You’re not going to like it.” When he didn’t say anything, she took a deep breath and told him. “I do want to have kids one day. I’m not saying right now,” she quickly added.

“You lied to me,” he snapped. “you told me you wouldn’t change your mind. I should have known better. I’ve been here before.Twice.”

“I’m not saying right now, but in the future.”

“No.”

“I love you, Levi. We can get married, but I’ve always wanted children. I even told you that when you first told me you didn’t want any.”

“Yeah, you did, but you also said you didn’t want to lose me, and if we don’t have kids, you’d still have me. Was that a lie?” he snapped.

“No, I was honest about wanting kids, and I was sure I could do without them, but I’d love to have a baby with you.”

“I have been through hell and back, Kinley. Itold you how I feel.”

“Levi—”

“I’ve been honest with you from the time we got serious and you said you were fine with it. You fucking lied to me. I told you I didn’t want kids, and I never lied about that.” He shook his head. “Why do women always want to try and change a man?”

“If we could maybe live together for a few years, you’d change your—”

“I won’t! I knew it when I saw you talking with that little girl. And when I still don’t want kids after that? Then what?”

“I-I don’t know. You told me you’d do anything for me,” she whispered.

“And you knew, I didn’t mean having kids.” He clenched his jaw as he stared at her.“Didn’t you?”he replied angrily.

“Yes. Maybe you should have been more upfront with me in the beginning,” she snapped.

“Oh, so it’s my fault? I told you I had to know you better before telling you about my past. It’s not something I want to share with everyone.”

“Yes, but you could have mentioned not wanting children,” she said as tears rolled down her face.

“I hope you find someone who can give you want you want, Kinley because I sure as hell can’t.” He grabbed his hat from the hook and without looking back at her, he opened the door, walked out, and slammed it shut behind him.

Chapter Twelve

Kinley slumped onto the plush sofa; her eyes locked on the closed door. Frustration and disappointment battled within her, as tears rolled down her face.

“Shit,” she muttered, running a hand through her hair.

As her phone buzzed on the coffee table, Kinley hesitated before picking it up to see Addison’s name flashing on the screen. A small sigh escaped her lips before she answered the call.

“Hey,” she greeted wearily.

“What’s wrong?” Addison’s voice came through the receiver loud and clear.

Kinley shook her head in amazement. It seemed like Addison always knew when something was bothering her. It was almost like she had psychic abilities.

“How did you know?” Kinley asked, genuinely curious.

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