Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 138

Jake and I entered the conference room together, and the others immediately stood from their seats and came to us. Each of them hugged me as I reassured them I was ok. Josh was the last to hug me, and before he could speak, I kissed him.

“We can talk about this when we get home,” I told him, “I just want to finish this meeting and gn home. He nodded in understanding

“Love you, baby girl,” he whispered,

“Love you too, Josh,” I replied, following him back to the table and taking my seat again. I noticed Mr. Johnson was no longer in the conference room with us. While I had been locked in the bathroom, he had finished the other paperwork the guys needed to go over and told them we could set up another meeting to discuss the trust when I was feeling better. 1 blushed, embarrassed about losing it, but so much had happened lately that I didn’t think anyone would blame me.

By the time we returned to the parking garage. I was exhausted. I leaned heavily against Jake as Patrick unlocked the SUV, and he looked concerned before kissing the top of my head.

“You feeling okay, beautiful?” Drew asked. He had noticed Jake’s concerned look.

“Just tired. I admitted. “Long day.”

I followed Drew and Jake into the back of the SUV and was asleep before we made it out of the afternoon downtown traffic. I grumbled when we got home because Josh was ready to pick me up and carry me into the house.

“I’m tired, not helpless,” I complained, trying to poke him in the ribs.

“Baby girl. I will find any reason I can to get my hands on you, Josh said as he looked over my head at Drew.

Drew grinned at him and mouthed, “Nice save,” before urging me inside.

complained when Darren met me with a touchless thermometer as soon as I walked through the door. I didn’t argue with Darren, he was

comfortable, and I will bring

Darren shoord us out of the kitchen. Josh and Mike disappeared as I headed into the living room and the big sofa. Drew snagged a blanket, and

sick,” I complained, and Patrick just chuckled as he

and cuddling with you for the last few

your bed. I’m pretty sure

out and groaned. “I don’t want to get any

all worked out, baby,” Mike said as he sat on the end of the couch and pulled my feet into his lap. He pulled off

you better, and then we can worry about the rest. I will all work out.

my only

Josh laughed.

sure gets crabby

get crabby, I told him, then gave him a

Darren came in with a

tea

The sandwiches are for the boys. Now, here, take this,” Damen said, handing me several

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something to help with your fever. I

your