Page 55 of A Million to Stay

“Yes, it will be fine. They’re going shopping. You can move in, and I’ll be there before they arrive.”

“Fine.” She rolls her eyes and her shoulders sag. “I’ll be fine.”

I can’t for the life of me catch a break. I’m not trying to ruin any chance I have at fixing things with her. However, it seems like the Universe is hell-bent on making me work for this.

“I’ll make this up to you. I promise.”

She doesn’t reply and at this point, I honestly don’t expect her to. I have to go. Words aren’t going to mend any of this. I have to go.

I run a hand through my hair and reach into my pocket for the ring she still hasn’t placed on her finger. I move over to the seat she’s flopped in and kneel before her. I purchased this ring the day after deciding to pursue this route.

“I need one more favor. I need you to wear your engagement ring. Remember, we’re doing this for a reason. My father is still holding an engagement over my head.”

She frowns but holds out her hand for me to place the ring on her finger. I sigh in relief and slide the ring into place. This is the easiest I’ve breathed in weeks. The ring looks right there.

I suddenly have new hope. Knowing my ring is on her finger gives me a new determination.

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