Page 42 of Fragile Love (Fragile 3)
Andrew scratched his chin. “Now you’re getting my attention.”
Lillian, deciding now was an appropriate time to enter the scene, walked over. “Hello, men,” she greeted, sitting next to Cayden.
“Lillian,” Andrew said, “your boyfriend has told me that I’ll heal faster by doing these ridiculous exercises.”
She nodded. “I agree with him.”
“Because he’s your boyfriend?”
“Because I’ve seen how he works with his clients, and I know he’s the best at what he does.”
“I’m not a physical therapist, Lil,” Cayden said.
“No, you’re not, but you understand the body and some of the same stuff a therapist does. How muscles heal and where they are, et cetera.”
“But twice as fast?” Andrew asked again.
“More efficiently, let’s put it that way.”
He sighed. “I guess I’ll have to give it a try, then.”
Lillian held her hands up. “Finally. I never thought he would say this.”
“He is dangerously convincing,” Andrew pointed at Cayden. “You’d better watch out, Lillian. He might tempt you to do things you never thought you would do.”
She smirked. “He already has.”
Andrew made a gagging noise. “I was joking about your sex lives earlier. Keep it to yourself. Help me up; I’m going for a shower and a nap now.”
Cayden helped him stand up and get his crutches situated. “See you in the morning, then?”
“Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed,” Andrew replied, heading off down the hallway. “Goodnight, you two.”
“Goodnight, Andrew,” Lillian said. “Call me if you need anything.”
Cayden yawned. “That was exhausting. He’s a tough one.”
“I warned you.”
“I think he’s got it now, though. I’ll go through everything with him in the morning and try to work my convincing magic.” He kissed her on the forehead. “I think I’m going to head to my place for the night.”
“Ah, a location switch?”
“Yeah, let’s switch things up. I haven’t slept in my own bed in a long time. You coming to join me?”
“I’ll meet you over there in a little while. I’m going to wash my face and change.”
“Oh, I understand you have a sweatshirt of mine.”
Lillian nodded.
“Can I have it back?”
She shook her head.
He blinked sleepily. “I figured, but it never hurts to ask, right?”
Lillian opened the back door for him. “I’ll come find you in a bit. Keep your door unlocked. And don’t fall asleep.”
