Page 75 of Stuck with my Boss Daddies

“No,” she agreed, “but sometimes life gives you a second chance, whether you’re ready for it or not.”

I rubbed a hand over my jaw. “It’s complicated.”

She waved a hand. “Love usually is.”

That wasn’t the complication… not really.

The problem was that I wasn’t the only one in this.

Samuel. Adam. Me. Her.

Could Ireallyshare her?

I had spent years holding onto my feelings for Sadie, trying to bury them, trying to forget the ache she left behind.

And now that she was back, was Ireallystrong enough to let her belong to more than just me?

It was fun. One of the best nights of my life.

But this thought had been haunting me ever since.

My father finally spoke, his voice firm. “Complicated doesn’t mean impossible.”

I looked at him then, really looked at him.

My father, the man who had raised me to be disciplined, to be strong, to take responsibility for the things that mattered.

Sadie mattered.

I just had to figure out if I could handle what that really meant.

Mom smiled knowingly, resting her chin on her hand. “You two were inseparable back then. I still remember the way you’d light up just hearing her name.”

Dad gave a slight nod. “Used to bring her around all the time.”

I swallowed, an old ache settling in my chest. “Yeah. Until I didn’t.”

Mom sighed, her expression softening. “That wasn’t easy for you. For either of you. She left, and I know you tried to act like it didn’t hurt, but we could see it.”

I let out a slow breath. “It was a long time ago.”

“Doesn’t mean it didn’t matter,” she countered gently. “You loved her.”

I clenched my jaw. “I don’t think I ever stopped.”

Silence stretched between us, the weight of my admission settling in the room.

My father studied me. “Then what are you going to do about it?”

What was I going to do?

I had her now… at least, in some way. But I wasn’t the only one who did.

Could I really handle sharing her? Could I be part of something bigger than just the two of us?

Mom’s voice was softer now. “Just don’t let pride get in the way of happiness, Kai. Life’s too short for that.”

I nodded, but inside, I wasn’t sure I had an answer yet.

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