Finding Hayes (Magnolia Falls #5)

by Laura Pavlov

“He asked me if I really felt that way about you. And I told him that I wanted to hate you but that I just couldn’t seem to do it. I’m so pissed at you, Sav. But I can’t hate you, no matter how hard I try. And you know that I don’t normally struggle with hating people. It usually comes really easy for me.”

“Abe thought it was funny. He was the only person I’d opened up to about you, and the old dude just laughed at me. But when I tried to leave again, he said he had one more question. He wanted to know what I would do if you came back today or in five years or in ten years. Would I forgive you and just be happy to see you, or would I turn my back on you? I didn’t need to think about it for long. The answer was easy. Because even after everything, Sav, you’re still my best friend. And there would never be a time that I wouldn’t be happy to see you. Because my world is such a better place when you’re in it.”

“So, I’m going to stop writing now, because it just feels like it’s time. But just know that if you come back today or in five years or even in ten years, I’ll be waiting for you. And that’s the truth. I hope you find your way back to me, and I told Abe that. And the old fucker just smirked and told me only time would tell.”

miss you today, and I’ll miss you in five years and in ten years. Because you’re my favorite person on the planet, Savannah Abbott. Peas and carrots. Hayes.”