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“Really?”

His smile stretched wide, forcing that dimple on his right cheek deeper into its groove. My heart jumped again as his grin remained on his face.

“Yes, really. But only if you don’t make any fuss tonight.”

“What’s tonight?”

“A surprise. And you need to wash the rest of you.” I pointed to his crotch without looking down. “And I’m sure you don’t need my assistance with that.”

“Hmm, I don’t know. Can you help?” he winked.

I threw the sponge at him. The splash bounced drops back onto my shirt.

“I’ll be in the living room. Holler if you need anything else besides washing your dick.” I winked, waited for that moment of surprise on his face, and left, calling behind me, “And I like my coffee black.”

Outside the bathroom, I leaned back against the door and slid down to the floor. The water splashed around some more, and I imagined Carter washing himself. Oh, having Carter back in my life was definitely out of my comfort zone.

Why had I just agreed to a date? Why was I encouraging him?

You’re so stupid, Molly.

I was afraid I was beginning to cross boundaries I’d promised myself not to, and that was scary. But not as scary as living with the truth that I’d always be alone. And so I smiled. Maybe this would be a new chapter in my life. One with possibly a happy ending?

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