Page 20 of If the Ring Fits

Yep

Rowena

I can see why you’re good at your job

A few seconds pass, but her typing bubbles keep moving until another message flies in.

Rowena

But how did you guess the bit about self-help books? (Spot on, BTW)

Adrian

Fortune cookies are chock-full of motivational quotes, but you didn’t keep a single one

Rowena

I’m impressed

Adrian

Are the women in the photo your roommates?

Rowena

Yep, on the night we met

Adrian

Did you tell them… everything?

A nervous tension simmers in my gut. The input of her friends will be important in what she does.

Rowena

Yes, they were very supportive. A little shocked

Adrian

Did you also talk about me?

I’m curious, maybe too keen for her answer. I toss an extra pillow behind my head.

Rowena

Extensively

We also googled you—great job on the SEO

My heart gives an intrigued kick. I press for more details, unable to stop myself.

Adrian

Oh? Verdict?

Rowena

Great bone structure—possibly ruthless?

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