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Her last name, His claim Chapter 45
I ignored his calls for two days. And yes, I knew I was being irrational at that point but I just didn’t care. How could he do that?Every time my phone lit up with his name, I felt my chest tighten. Part of me wanted to answer. Hear his voice, let him explain, maybe even forgive him.But the other part, the stubborn, hurt part needed him to sit with what he'd done.The girls rallied around me like they always did. They were at my apartment Wednesday night with wine, takeout, and the kind of honest conversation that only happened when someone was spiraling."Okay," Judy said, settling onto my couch with her second glass of wine. "Devil's advocate time.""Oh God," Olive muttered."What?" Judy looked offended. "Someone has to say it.""Say what?" I asked."That maybe, just maybe, you're being a little bit unreasonable."I stared at her. "Excuse me?""Hear me out." She held up her hands defensively. "He practically paid your rent for five years. He made sure you had a safe place to live
Her last name, His claim Chapter 44
We flew back to Maplewood on Sunday evening, and by Monday morning, it felt like the New York trip had been a dream.Except it wasn't.Because Enzo was still texting me constantly, still making me smile at my phone like an idiot, still making plans to see me every spare moment he had."You're glowing again," Maya observed on Tuesday afternoon.I was restocking the romance section, ironic, considering my life had apparently become one."I am not glowing.""You are. You've been glowing since you got back from New York. So spill. What happened?""Nothing happened.""Liar."I sighed, abandoning the books. "Fine. It was really good. He showed me his company, introduced me to everyone, took me to his penthouse…""Wait, wait, wait." Judy appeared from around the corner like she had a sixth sense for gossip. "Penthouse? As in, you stayed at his place?""In the guest room.""Sure you did.""I did! We just... talked. And kissed. But mostly talked.""Mostly," Olive repeated, joining us. "What's
Her last name, His claim chapter 43
When we got back to the apartment, I still could not get over how massive it was. It was stunning, and expensive obviously. Every surface shined, marble countertops, hardwood floors,exquisite furniture but it felt empty.Not physically, there was plenty of furniture. Art on the walls. A kitchen that belonged in a design magazine, but it felt like a showroom. Like no one actually existed here."Enzo," I breathed, walking toward the windows. "This is insane."He came up behind me, close enough that I could feel his warmth. "Do you like it?.""It's beautiful.""It's lonely." His voice was quiet. "I thought having a place like this would make me feel successful. Like I'd finally made it. But every night I came home to this view, this space, and all I could think was that it meant nothing without you here."I turned to face him. "Enzo…""I bought this thinking you'd be here with me someday." His eyes held mine. "I picked the apartment because it has a terrace. Because I remembered how you
Her last name, His claim Chapter 42
A car was waiting when we landed. "Where are we going first?" I asked as we drove into the city."The penthouse. Drop off your bag. Then the office.""You're really taking me to the office tonight?""You'll see."The house was in Midtown, sleek, modern, impossibly tall. The kind of place that screamed money."Mr. Wayne," the security greeted him like an old friend. "Welcome back.""Thanks, Marco. This is Elena. My wife."Marco's eyes widened slightly, surprised but professional. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Wayne.We rode the elevator to the top floor, and when Enzo opened the door, I understood why it was called a penthouse.Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city. A living room that was bigger than my entire apartment. A bedroom with a bed that looked like it belonged in a magazine."This is where you stay when you're here?" I asked."Usually.""Enzo, this is…""Too much?" he offered, reading my expression."A little."He came up behind me, hands gentle on my shoulders.
Her last name, His claim Chapter 41
The text came on a Tuesday morning while I was shelving books in the children's section.Enzo: Come to New York with me this weekend.I stared at my phone, my heart doing that annoying flutter thing it had been doing a lot lately.Me: For what?Enzo: I want to show you something.Me: That's vague.Enzo: Wayne Industries. My office. The place I've been spending all my time for the past five years. I want you to see what I built.I leaned against the bookshelf, processing.He wanted me to see his world. The life he'd created when I wasn't in it.Me: I don't know...Enzo: Please. It's important to me.Me: Why?Enzo: Because you're part of it. You've always been part of it. Even when you weren't there.My chest tightened.Me: Okay.Enzo: Yeah?Me: Yeah. When do we leave?Enzo: Friday afternoon. Pack for the weekend.Me: Enzo, I can't just take off workEnzo: Yes, you can. When's the last time you took a day off?He had a point. I couldn't remember the last time I'd taken more than a sick
Her last name, His claim Chapter 40
When we got back to the parking lot, neither of us wanted to leave. We stood by my car, hands linked, neither of us making a move to go."Do you want to come over?" I asked before I could talk myself out of it. "To my place?"His eyebrows rose. "Yeah?""Just to hang out. Nothing... you know.""I know." He smiled. "I'd love to."He followed me in his car, and the whole drive, I second-guessed myself.What am I doing? This is going to be so awkward.But when we got there and he walked inside, it wasn’t uncomfortable."Want to help me make dinner?" I asked."I'd love to."My kitchen was tiny compared to his.We kept bumping into each other, his elbow hitting my shoulder, my hip brushing his, both of us reaching for the same cabinet. It wasn’t awkward at all like I expected, it was fun."You're terrible at this," he said, watching me attempt to chop an onion."Excuse me, I'm doing great.""You're crying.""That's the onion's fault."He laughed and gently took the knife from me. "Here. Let
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