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“Really?” she asked with excitement.

“Yes. Now stop trying to sabotage your relationship. I’m the only one who can do that.”

“Thanks, Emily. I’ll call you tomorrow. Love you.”

“Love you too.”

Chapter Twelve

Jackson

“Thank you for dinner, Jackson,” Samantha spoke as she climbed out of the limo. “Jules is going to be so surprised. It’s going to be a great party.”

“You’re welcome and thank you for helping me plan it.”

“No problem. Talk to you soon.” She smiled as she shut the door.

Jules was certainly going to be surprised since our birthday had already come and gone.

On my way home, I couldn’t stop thinking about Emily and how beautiful she looked at dinner. My mind raced with thoughts of her. Maybe because we had just spent the night and part of that morning together. She was an un-complicated and very strong woman. Not only did I find that attractive about her, but it was also a major turn-on. Her views on relationships were like mine, and I had never known anyone like that before. That was probably why I found sex with her to be the best I ever had. Everything about her was incredible, and I knew there was no way she’d want anything more from me, just like I didn’t want anything more from her.

The next morning, the elevator came up, and Jules stepped out.

“Good morning.” She smiled as she walked over and kissed my cheek.

“Good morning. Coffee?” I asked.

“I’d love some. I just got off a twenty-four-hour shift.”

Taking a mug down from the cabinet, I poured some strong coffee into it and handed it to her as she took a seat at the island.

“Was the ER busy?”

She laughed. “When isn’t it busy? It was one accident after another, and I lost a patient.”

“Aw, Jules, I’m sorry.” I took a seat and hooked my arm around her.

“It’s part of the job.”

“So, what brings you by?” I asked.

“Nothing. I just felt like some sibling bonding time. I talked to Mom yesterday in between patients. Apparently, she and Stuart haven’t been getting along lately.”

“And you’re surprised?” I smirked. “I mean, come on, she’s not an easy woman to live with, and it has been five years since their marriage. It’s about that time.”

“I have something to tell you.” She laid her head on my shoulder.

“What’s wrong?”

“Carter asked me to marry him last night.”

“Wow. At the hospital? In between shifts?” I laughed.

A light giggle escaped her as she lifted her head and looked at me.

“Up on the rooftop while we were having dinner.”

“How romantic.” I smirked.

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