“I care for Retta,” Duncan said. “I want to be there for her and make her happy.” Even behind the sunglasses, he could feel her scrutinizing stare. “Good,” she finally said. “She’s been hurt before, and she deserves someone dependable because she throws herself fully into everything she does.” Duncan nodded. He couldn’t be that guy, but he wholeheartedly agreed Retta deserved the best.
