MasukHe gives me an empathetic smile. “It could be more complicated than that. The reasons could be multifaceted or more nuanced than you thought.”I nod pensively, taking it all in. Once again, I’m grateful Grayson is with me to help me navigate this quagmire.I slip my hand into his. “Thanks for being
I chuckle as I stare at Grayson sitting next to me in our first-class seats.“Do you really think anyone’s going to be fooled by the baseball cap and shades?”He grins. “You don’t know your dad’s not tailing you. He seems awfully curious about your plans this weekend.”“Luther was just pissed that I
I drop my head and groan my frustration into my glass of pinot noir.What if our last hours were all an illusion, and in his mind, it really was the final goodbye? My heart sinks like a stone at the thought. I know it can’t go on, but I’m not ready for it to be over. Please let us have one more week
“Leave this work for the others. You are meant for so much more. You’re a Harrison, for crying out loud.”“Other people like who?” I say, careful to keep my voice down. The whole office needn’t know how much of a pretentious snob my dad can be. “We’re short-staffed as it is. Very few attorneys are w
It’s Tuesday morning, the first day I’ve awakened since Friday without Grayson Bennett in my bed. My mind is still reeling from this weekend, and my body has a pleasant ache one might have after running a marathon. Everything was so surreal, from Grayson showing up unannounced at my door to him admi
Her shoulders slump. “So, you don’t think that I should go see her.”“I just wonder if it would do more harm than good.” I rub my hands over my face. “Kind of like me overstaying my welcome.” I turn to look at her. I can already see the sorrow in those lovely eyes. “I should go now.”Her brow furrow
I take a deep breath and exhale. “Like I said, I like him, it will give my child a legitimate father and it will be a huge boon for me at the firm. Sure, there are some risks and concerns, but I think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.” I nod my head as I realize the answer is settling with me
My stomach clenches a little. “Well, when we first meet, he told me that he was interviewing in New York City, Chicago, Miami, and Boston. I guess the job in New York offered the best opportunity for him. Besides, that’s not where his main practice is, it's just where he has to put in clinic hours.”
They must have been perfect together. I could hear it in his voice whenever he mentioned her name.Is he just looking to fill a void with someone who resembles her but is completely different in temperament?I need to bounce this off my girl, Abby. She's too sensible for her own good, but it's just
After a grueling day of depositions, I return to my Upper East Side apartment, a haven for young professionals like myself. As I approach my door, a beautiful bouquet of flowers catches my eye. The card reads, "Looking forward to dinner tomorrow night, Perry."A smile tugs at my lips. “As am I,” I w







