“Maximus’s dog Bacon and our four dogs are locked in there because we weren’t sure if you were okay with dogs.” I flushed. “Maximus has a dog?” Cara pursed her lips. “Yes. He’s had him for three years.” “I didn’t know. And he left him here because of me?” Cara touched my shoulder. “He left him here because Bacon is used to living in a house with a big yard. He’s not a city dog.” “I made Maximus move to the city.” Cara shook her head with a kind smile. “He made the choice because he wants to make it work between you.”

