Page 30 of Hers to Marry
“Parker! Wehaveto come to an agreement or the wedding is off.”
She didn’t respond. Drew cast a glance at her and saw her arms crossed and her gaze out the window. He collapsed in on himself. He slowed his speed and silently contemplated the ultimatum he had just handed down.
He hated to do it, but it was the only recourse. If they couldn’t agree on this, it would follow them into their marriage and, like a virus, infect it until it tore them apart. It might not be long. She would moved to London, and he would stay here to finish the home. Once done, he probably wouldn’t leave. Then she would demand a divorce.
He couldn’t stand being the reason for destroying another person’s life. First Zache and now Parker. He’d come so far in battling his situational depression. He wasn’t about to backslide now.
They came to a stoplight. Drew rubbed his forehead. “How did we get here?” he asked quietly.
“Not paying attention?” she said with equal softness.
He didn’t ask if she meant him. She probably did. She had been upfront about her corporate ambitions, and he had always supported them. However, she was constantly gone and busy, and he wanted his wife present. He’d want the mother of his children to see their kids grow up. He wanted to build a life together, not apart. He wanted a partner.
A tear slipped down Parker’s cheek, and guilt tore through Drew’s gut. He didn’t want to make her cry. He loved her—or so he thought. She had been there for him at his lowest point. An ultimatum was a low blow.
He reached to catch the tear. “Parker—”
“I don’t want to discuss this anymore,” she said stiffly. She whipped her hand across her cheek. “I’ve spent a lot of money already, so we’ll go ahead with the wedding and figure things out. Maybe I won’t be president of the international division and I’ll remain here in the States. We could have two bases of operation. Actors do it all the time. Homes in New York and L.A. If you want a home here, fine.”
He frowned. It wasn’t a concession he felt good about, but at least she was willing to compromise. He loved that about her. When there was a problem, she wouldn’t back down; she’d think of a solution.
However, this time, the solution might not be enough.
