“But I mean… what if we weren’t ready for each other yet? What if I needed to grow up a little?” I paused. “Maybe I didn’t deserve you yet and the universe knew it. But then, when the timing was right… it delivered you right across the street.” Mary crooked a smile. “Leo Hernandez, a believer in fate?” “If fate is what brought you to me, I’m not only a believer — I’m a worshiper.”
