Page 96 of Lost in You (The Monroes 3)

Macy rested her palms on the edge of the sink, dropping her head between her shoulders. She willed herself not to cry. She’d already cried so long her head threatened to blow up again on her. But it didn’t matter. Maybe that pain would take away the ache inside her heart.

Sophie’s arm came around her shoulders. “It’s going to be all right.”

“I know,” Macy whispered. “But losing Lucy, knowing Liam is moving back . . . It’s just quite a bit to take in all at once.” Macy reached up to rub her head—damn headache.

r /> “Take your medicine,” Sophie stated. “Go take a nap, go take a walk, or whatever you want to get through this. I’ll pick up and you won’t have to worry about anything.”

“You don’t have to do that.” Macy turned, rubbed her forehead. “But I am taking my medicine. The last thing I need is a migraine.”

She crossed to the narrow cabinet above the refrigerator. She’d automatically moved all medicines up high before she knew the age of the child coming to live with her. She’d put everything out of reach before the first home inspection.

Once she swallowed her migraine pill, Macy faced Sophie, who was filling the dishwasher. “I know you didn’t come here to clean my house.”

Without looking up, Sophie said, “I came to help with anything you need.”

What she needed, her friend couldn’t provide.

“I’ve been wanting to put some new pots and flowers out front on my porch, but I’ve been so busy.”

Sophie closed the dishwasher and started it up. “Then go do it. I promise, I’ll put any baby things in the spare room and close the door.”

“You’re the best friend.”

Sophie blew out a sigh and reached for Macy’s hand. “Only my parents and Zach know that I cannot have children.”

“What?”

Sophie squeezed her hand. “After the accident, and the surgeries, I was told I’d never be able to have children. I know a little of how you’re feeling. I always wanted a family, so seeing pregnant women, people with baby carriers, families in the park, it hurt. I won’t lie. But I also know everything happens for a reason and now I have Brock and Zach. I wouldn’t change my life for anything.”

Macy had no idea why Sophie had opened up, but Macy wrapped her arms around her friend. “I’m so sorry. I know you’re happy now, but I’m sorry if this brought up bad memories.”

Easing back, she met Sophie’s soft smile. “I was going to just hide here all day and will the world away,” Macy added.

“I figured you’d want to be left alone, but that’s usually when you need someone the most.”

Sophie was right. Unfortunately, the person she wanted the most was in Savannah looking over his new restaurant and gearing up for the big move.

“Now, go do what you wanted to do,” Sophie demanded. “I’ll work around here.”

“I’ll be in the garage if you need me.”

Macy knew full well that planting vibrant flowers in the new colorful pots she’d brought home from her store wouldn’t ease the raw ache. But at least she’d have something to do to pass the time.

And later, she was going to get a punching bag, because she had some serious frustrations to take out on something.

* * *

“Would you make up your damn mind?”

Liam rubbed his hand over his jaw. “I’ve made it up. This is it.”

Braxton and Zach both stood across from the center island and glared at Liam. He’d come back to Haven earlier than expected, after Sophie’s text regarding Lucy. But he hadn’t come straight to the resort.

“My plans are all in place,” he went on.

Zach narrowed his eyes. “Why the change of heart?”

There were too many reasons to list. The heart in question had gone through a complete transformation. He was no longer the man he’d been even a month ago. Even with the uncertainty of his injured hand and his relationship with Macy, Liam knew he was exactly where he should be.

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