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He surprises me when he tugs me closer to him, then pulls me onto his lap. I struggle against him, but only for a moment. My confession has used up all my energy. I’m so exhausted, my body physically aches.
“Lexi? I’m so sorry for all you’ve gone through, but you don’t get to make decisions for me. You say I need someone who can make me smile, I say I need someone that will give as good as she gets—”
Hearing his words, I force myself to stand and pull away. If I allow him to hold me, I might cave to whatever he’s about to propose. I can’t do that to him. I can’t trust my body, my mind, or—in his case—my heart. So, I do the only thing I can. I walk away, knowing I’ll be leaving a piece of my soul at his feet.
“Easton. You deserve the happily ever after with someone who can give it to you. That’s not me.”
Without another glance, I walk out of the room. I have to get home to GG before I shatter into a million pieces.
Chapter 27
Easton
Ineed to go after her. I know I do, but I have to figure out what to say first. I pace the small room, thinking about everything she just told me.How could she believe all that was her fault? Do I want kids? Why is she so fucking stubborn?So many thoughts flood my mind, I think my head will explode.
After ten minutes, I know I just need to find her. I check Preston’s room first.
“Oh good, you’re here.” His smile is so large I have to rein in my own feelings for a minute. My brother is alive, and regardless of all the other shit going on, that’s what is most important.
“Hey, yeah, ah …” Glancing around, I notice everyone’s here.
“Okay, I need a plan.” Preston smiles. “I’m going to get my girl.”
It’s as if he just stabbed me, but I try to participate in the conversation. Unfortunately, all my brain can concentrate on is Lexi.Where is she?
Preston keeps talking, but I barely hear him. After a while, I’ve zoned out completely until I hear Lexi’s name.
“What was that?” I bark. Luckily, it doesn’t sound too different from my usual assholiness, and no one notices.
“The girls are going to Boston. They’ll be back tomorrow.”
Fucking hell.
“You have your job, East? You good?”
Somewhere I realize he dragged me into his ‘get the girl’ plan, but I’m just going through the motions with Lexi’s cries screaming in my head. As soon as I leave Preston’s room, I text her.
Easton: I need to talk to you.
Lexi: Not today.
Easton: Yes, fucking today, Lexi. I’m done letting you make all the rules.
Lexi: I’m getting on a plane. There isn’t anything else to talk about.
Easton: I am still your goddamn boss.
Lexi: I quit.
Of course she does.
Easton: I’m your husband.
Lexi: Formalities. Nothing has changed, Easton. We’re not good for each other.
This woman is infuriating.
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