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And it was in those moments—holding her while she cried, making her favorite breakfast, ensuring the very last thing she had to worry about was money… I realized I was doing it all for her.
“Something funny?” I mutter, trying to dispel the irritation tainting my voice. I mean, I’d bared my soul to him, and he was laughing?
Pros: great sex, he’s already best friends with your brother
Cons: mediocre sex, seriously, is that what you want?,
mediocre cars, mediocre dresses, having to deal with your brother’s annoying best friend who will accept your rejection but still wants to pay for your future wedding, because he wants you to be happy…
He shrugs. “It depends on if you’re Juliet. If so, I was paid a hefty sum to stay open for you.” He procures a cardboard cup. “Cappuccino with an extra shot?”
PS: In case you’re wondering, yes, I know your favorite coffee shop. Even when you thought I wasn’t paying any attention to you, I couldn’t look away.
“I’m not really the hugging type, Juliet,” he grumbles, adjusting his tie as he takes a step back.
“Jackson was smart enough to suggest a caffeine boost, and Miles was dying to hand you another sealed envelope.”
“Well, then it’s a good thing I’m yours and only yours.”
And there are pockets. My favorite.
“Miles jokes that I’m a dragon guarding his golden hoard when it comes to you, and I’m now realizing how much I’ve always wanted to keep you for myself.”
“Because you’re Jackson. And while I know I can’t protect you from everything in this cruel world, I can and do have the financial means to ensure you can always stay safe at Saint Helena, if you choose to do so.”
know. But what happens to us if I have to move to Wisconsin?” “Then I guess we’ll move to Wisconsin,”
