Chapter 45

LEAH

Brian stops at a Walmart.

He parks the car. “I’d tell you to come in with me, but I think the backless hospital gown is going to get some odd looks.” He grins. “Maybe even get you arrested. Indecent exposure and all that.”

I laugh. “I wasn’t thinking about clothes when you wheeled me out of the ward. But, yes. I need some. I can pay you back.”

He shakes his head. “Don’t mention it.”

His

gaze

rakes me from head to toe, like he’s seeing beneath this thin cotton gown. I hold my breath.

“Keep the truck running,” he says. “And the doors locked. I’ll be back in a few minutes.”

the country, there aren’t many stores and this late at night, I’m grateful

which gives at least two hours

but I don’t see any reason

comfortable, and I feel something heavy beside me. It’s

from Adam. But

me with so many conflicting

much hurt.

he couldn’t be honest with

what? Because I threatened to divorce him? It seems

I’m holding the phone and it shocks me so much I fumble

anything like that. But I have no intention

feeling, knowing that he’s trying

Why?

can he possibly want?

driver’s side

the phone in

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