“I miss you, Lara. I miss you like crazy. I get you have to be here, and I have to be there. Though, for the record, I did contemplate the very impressive gesture of quitting my job and moving here. But I didn’t think you’d respect me for it.” I shake my head. “You’re supposed to be rich.” He laughs, and the sound makes my heart swell. “Damn straight. But I’m also supposed to be with you.”

