I was taken aback that Ryan was delving into my personal life. Even though I knew he liked me, I didn’t appreciate him asking so straight–up about my relationships.

I pushed him away and said flatly, “That’s between me and him. Don’t ask.”

“Victoria, do you think I don’t deserve to be your man?” Ryan suddenly got emotional and

spoke with intensity.

I turned to him with a small smile. “You’re just like a little brother to me. There’s no way

anything inappropriate could happen. Ryan, I hope you understand.”

“I don’t.” Ryan leaned against the window, frustration in his eyes. “I saw you and him cooking together today. It made me feel weird, like the next thing I’d hear would be a

wedding invite or news of your baby’s one–month party.”

I froze for a second and then laughed at him. “You’ve got quite the imagination,” I said,

rolling my eyes.

“If it was just my imagination, fine. But I’m scared it’s real.” Ryan’s eyes were red as he

looked at me with a sad expression. “You just got divorced. You’re not thinking about

getting married again, are you?”

I shook

worry. I’m not that reckless. And you should

and said, “I

be less guarded with me, and

trying

looked back up at me. “I know I

As

and then laughed bitterly. “I lied

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asked, curious since we hadn’t

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you’d think I’m too young and

a mental block about younger guys. They always

and annoyed. “I can’t choose where

like.”

cut him off. “I’m not in the

but let’s

“No way. I’m leaving–Hachester soon. I don’t

laughed. “It’s not the old days with slow horses and carriages. We can just text

something’s up.”

meaning when said face to face.” Ryan

voice called from nearby. “Mr. Jennings, the cake’s ready. You and Ms. Murphy

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