Page 192 of If Our Hearts Collide

I’m relieved that I chose the high road earlier and didn’t get snippy like my instincts sometimes suggest in the heat of the moment. I really do hope that whatever Jill is experiencing gets better.

We are all in this life together, just trying to figure things out.

When I leave the Plus None office space, I’m met with Chris apparently waiting for me.

“I don’t need an escort.”

“Oh, I need one. I forget how to get back to Sky View.”

He starts walking with me, which just makes me groan.

“Then use a GPS.”

“A what?” he asks, but I know he’s teasing.

I shake my head at him. “Never mind.”

Then he smirks, and I just allow him to usher me onto the elevator. But instead of hitting the button for the lobby, I hit the one for Graham’s floor.

“Going to pay a visit to big bro?”

I look up at Chris and narrow my eyes. I know Collins wouldn’t ever trust me with someone incompetent, yet this guy does not fit the mold of a powerful bodyguard.

But what do I know when it comes to all things security? The only thing I focus on in that regard is how to slide under the radar.

Graham’s assistant waves to me and uses her extended hand to show that my brother is available to see me. I must have caught him at the right time.

Walking into his office, I also find Nic.

“Two for one special,” Chris says jokingly.

He’s odd, and that’s saying it mildly.

“Hey, Penny,” they both greet.

They get up from their seats to give me a hug.

“What brings you here?” Graham asks.

“What happened in the cafe the other day?”

“Nothing,” Nic says quickly.

“Liar.”

“Nothing for you to worry about,” Graham clarifies.

I fold my arms over my chest. “You know when you saynotto worry, it makes me worry.”

“Well, you should work on that,” Nic says, unhelpfully.

“Gee, thanks, Punk. I’ll get right on it.”

My phone starts vibrating in my hand, drawing my attention to it. Typically, workers have to check in all electronic devices down in the lobby. However, keeping mine is the added benefit of having two older brothers who run this entire building.

Looking down at the screen, I see the caller ID and nearly drop the device.

It says it’s frommynumber…

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