537 Unfinished Business

(Lisa)

I stare at my phone, half-considering throwing it out the window.

Logan Bennett.

The text sits there, taunting me. Of course he'd have my number on record. But I still wasn't expecting him to flick me a text anytime soon.

Can I stop by? We need to talk.

I want to say no. But it has to be dealt with. I know I have to make a decision.

I'm free tomorrow.

No reply after a few minutes. Whatever. I'm easy either way, buddy.

I sigh, slumping back on my couch. Thanks for reminding me just before bedtime that my entire life is a tangled mess of secrets, unanswered questions, and morning sickness.

I think about the USB. Still untouched in the back of my cupboard. Still part of shit I don't want to deal with. I don't need to deal with whatever is on there. It won't change one thing I'm dealing with now. It can stay in the cupboard.

A sharp knock at the door pulls me out of my spiral. I drag myself up and swing it open.

And there he is.

Same damn face. Same damn eyes.

But different.

"Oh... you meant now? I'm not sure... I mean, it's a little messy in here."

was in

than sharp tailoring. His hair is neat but not styled to

this can't wait until you're ready to see

stifle a grin. I step aside so he can

the cluttered kitchen counter, the throw blankets that have taken up

says. "Feels... lived in. A little too

is none of

twitch.

couch, motioning for him to take the chair across from me. "Alright, Bennett. You want

lot. I didn't expect our new CEO to be

I don't need

would tell those close

didn't tell any of

flinches slightly. "I guess I was." He clears his throat.

arch a brow.

back, rubbing a hand

"What

Ever since the news

are

dedicated to mental health, suicide prevention, teen trauma

its founder took himself out and a high profile

Logan nods grimly. "Exactly."

it's not just because I'm pregnant. "And what do you expect me

him,"

have. You understood him. People need to hear from those who were closest to him. They

leave us with a nice, tidy explanation, Logan." The USB pops into my head.

can't be serious. A lot of people depend on the work we do in our charities. We can't just walk

them he had

watches me

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