Page 24 of Eden's Dom

“Oh, I’ll take it. It’s not that heavy.” She raised her hand and shook his. “Thank you for the ride and everything. This place and the people I’ll never forget.”

She was surprised by the flash of anger in his eyes.

“Then why the hell are you leaving?” he asked.

She thought about how to say what she needed. “Because the summer’s over, and I wasn’t asked to stay.”

Randy looked surprised. “What? You’re not leaving because you want to?”

She shook her head. “No.”

“The way he’s been acting, we all thought you were leaving him.”

She stood, not able to say anything.

“Oh, man, I can’t wait to get in front of him.”

Eden grabbed onto his arm. “No. Absolutely not. Please. It’s not his fault he doesn’t feel the same way I do, and I don’t want anyone to say anything to him. Let him be.”

Randy grunted. “Are you sure I can’t help with the bags?”

Eden shook her head. “No. Thank you, but I got it. I better get in there.”

“Take care of yourself, Eden.”

“You, too, and keep that boss of yours safe, too.” She walked away, putting all her strength into looking normal untilshe got away from him.

She relaxed when she saw the truck drive away.

Chapter Eleven

“Miss, can I help you.”

Eden looked at the friendly older man with pure white hair and an airport employee vest.

“Yes. I think I need help,” she said.

“They won’t let you on a plane sick, Sweetheart.”

She nodded. “I know. Can you hail a cab or Uber for me and tell me the best hotel that has room service?”

“I can do that. How about you sit on this bench right here? I’ll be right back.”

Eden watched the swarm of people rushing to their planes.

“Miss, I have Franky here. He’ll take care of you. I trust him.”

Eden blinked back her tears. “Thank you. I really appreciate it.”

The Uber driver picked up her bags. “Come this way, ma’am.”

Eden smiled at the old man. “Have a good day.”

“Do you have anyone to take care of you?” the older man asked.

Her mind was getting muddled. “I have two daughters.”

“Okay, good. Take care.”

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