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Chapter 51

TARA’S POVI stared at Daniel, my mouth opening and closing like a fish gasping for air. My heart was hammering so hard I was certain everyone could hear it. The silence stretched impossibly long, heavy with expectation.Jeremiah's gaze burned into the side of my face. I could feel it like a physical touch, whatever he was waiting for me to say.Say something! My mind screamed at me. Say anything at all! "Jensen," I blurted out and and the table erupted."Jensen?!" Daniel practically shrieked. "Our Jensen? My dad Jensen?""He has a certain... charm," I stammered, my face burning so hot I probably looked like a tomato. "Despite being, you know, older. There's something refined about him.""Oh my God, she has daddy issues!" Joshua crowed, slapping the table."I do NOT have daddy issues!" I protested, but my voice came out too defensive.Eren was cackling. "Tara likes older men! This is amazing!""I didn't say I liked him, I said he was attractive!” I countered. “There's a difference!"

Chapter 52

TARA'S POVJeremiah ignored them and looked at me. "Come on."I followed him out into the cool night air, the relief of escape mixing with a new kind of nervousness.His truck was parked in the back lot, and he unlocked it without a word, and I climbed in, the physical discomfort making me squirm slightly in my seat.The engine rumbled to life, and we pulled out onto the empty street.The silence was immediate and oppressive. I tried to find something to say, anything to break the tension that seemed to fill every inch of space between us."That was fun," I offered weakly.He bobbed his head. "Mm."I smiled tightly and added. "The guys are really great. I'm glad I came.""Good." Was his clipped response. His jaw was set and his eyes were fixed firmly on the road. Whatever openness had existed between us at the bar had vanished, replaced by this cool distance.I fidgeted with my purse, trying to distract myself from both the awkward silence and the increasingly urgent pressure in my b

Chapter 53

TARA’S POV"Jesus Christ!"Jeremiah's voice cut through my panic, followed by a pained grunt.My fist had connected with his face, I realized with horror as the panic started to recede and my other senses kicked back in.My hand went up to my mouth. "Oh my God, I'm so sorry! I didn't… I couldn't see and the lights suddenly went off.""It's fine," he said, his voice strained. "Stay right there. Don't move."I heard him moving through the darkness with, followed by the scratch of a match, then a small flame bloomed to life. He lit a candle on a nearby table, then another, and another, until soft golden light filled the space.When he turned to face me, I gasped becauae blood was trickling from his nose.I shifted closer. "Oh God, Jeremiah, I'm so sorry.""Power goes out sometimes," he said calmly, tilting his head back slightly. "Old wiring. I've been meaning to fix it.""Let me help." I rushed forward, all my earlier awkwardness forgotten in the face of actual crisis. "Do you have tis

Chapter 54

TARA'S POV No. No, it couldn't be him, right?I pressed closer to the crack in the door, trying to see, but they were positioned just out of my line of sight in the living room."You have responsibilities to this family too," the brother continued. "I’ve always been there for her while you were off trying to revive the construction company. Why can I have this break?”There was a loud thud that made me flinch, followed by Jeremiah’s growl. "You know why I had to fucking do that! And we had a deal but you broke it, why?”"I had things to do. A life, remember? You're not the only one who-""Things to do?” Jeremiah snapped. “Or someone to do?"There was a sharp intake of breath. "That's not fair."Jeremiah scoffed. "Isn't it? How many months has it been since you actually showed up for a family dinner? Since you spent more than five minutes with Nana?"There was a heavy silence that pressed against my ears then angry footsteps heading toward the door."You know what? Forget it. I came h

Chapter 55

TARA’S POVI was walking through a garden bathed in golden afternoon light, flowers bloomed in different bright colors, and the air smelled like honeysuckle and freshly cut grass. I felt... happy. Genuinely, deeply happy in a way I couldn't remember feeling in years."Mummy!"I turned to see a little girl running toward me, pigtails bouncing, her face split wide with joy. She couldn't have been more than five or six, wearing a yellow sundress covered in butterflies.My heart swelled with a love so fierce it nearly brought me to my knees. I knelt down and swept her into my arms, covering her face with kisses as she giggled."Mummy, guess what! Guess what me and Daddy caught!"I smiled, leaning back to stare at her. "What did you catch, sweetheart?""A butterfly! A real one!” She was bouncing excitedly on her toes now. “It was blue and so pretty and Daddy said we had to let it go but first we got to look at it really close and-""That sounds amazing," I said, smoothing her hair back fr

Chapter 56

TARA’S POVI opened my mouth, but no words came out. My brain had completely short-circuited.He removed his hand, and I could finally breathe again, although part of me mourned the loss of that warmth."You've been jumpy since we got in the truck," he observed, his tone maddeningly casual. "Won't look at me. Keep fidgeting with your purse strap. That's three tells already."A nervous laugh escaped me. "I'm not nervous.""Liar." But there was no heat in it.I finally risked a glance at him. He was focused on the road, but there was the hint of a smile playing at his lips.He shifted gears into work mode. "The mayor's office called yesterday. The town hall renovation is going over budget. We want to renegotiate our bid, see if we can bring the costs down without compromising quality."I blinked, turning his words over in my head. "How much over?""Fifteen percent. Which is actually reasonable given the foundation issues we discovered.” He said and clicked his tongue against the roof of

Chapter 57

Tara’s POV My heart was drumming anxiously as I pulled back from the kiss."What are you doing here?" I asked, trying to sound light.He played with a strand of my hair, twirling it around his finger. "I had some business with the mayor. Some kind of dental health initiative for the town's youth program."“I didn't know dentists and mayors ran in the same circle." I teased, a small grin playing on my lips. He laughed, that easy laugh that had attracted me in the first place. "What about you? What brings you to the mayor's office?""Work.” I said with a playful shrug. “My boss abandoned me here for a tour, so I'm doing a little sightseeing." The joke came out before I could think better of it but Jason kissed me again, then nipped my bottom lip. I squealed at the sting, suddenly hyperaware that people might be watching us in this public hallway."What are you doing?" I laughed, pushing him away gently."Reminding myself how beautiful you are." He pulled back with a teasing grin. "Co

Chapter 58

Jeremiah's POV The hospital lights were too bright and the smell of antiseptic made my stomach churn in distaste. But I didn't care. I rushed through the automatic doors, Tara's limp body cradled against my chest like she weighed nothing at all."I need help! Someone help me!" I was yelling, my voice cracking in a way I haf never heard before. "She suddenly stopped breathing and collasped. Her pulse is barely-”About four nurses swarmed me immediately, asking different questions and I rushed out the answers, trying not to focus on how pale she. They took her from my arms and placed her on a stroller, but it felt like they were tearing away a part of me. I watched as they rushed her toward the back."Sir, we need you to fill this," one of them called, but I could barely hear over the roaring in my ears.I hastily told her that I was Tara's boss and explained exactly what happened, making sure not to leave out any detail. “Thank you,” she said with a smile. “You can go to the waiti

Chapter 59

Tara’s POV The hospital discharged me by late afternoon with strict instructions to rest and see a therapist. The doctors gave me more recommendations I nodded along with while having absolutely no intention of following through on the therapy part.Jeremiah drove me home himself, and the moment we pulled up to the boarding house, it became clear that word had spread.Susie was on the porch before we even came to a complete stop, her face creased with worry. "Oh, Tara! Thank God you're okay! Thank you so much for bringing her home, Jeremiah.”"I just took her to the hospital," he said with a bright grin, but Susie was already ushering me inside like I was made of glass.Tracy appeared from nowhere, immediately taking my arm. "Come on, let's get you upstairs. You need to rest."Chuck bounded down the stairs, practically vibrating with energy. "Tara! I heard you collapsed! Are you okay? Do you remember anything? What did it feel like?""Chuck," Tracy said, stifling a laugh. "Let her

Chapter 60

Jason’s POV I cradled the phone between my ear and shoulder while juggling a bouquet of roses with one hand.My assistant Naomi was fluttering around trying to help with the other."Stop fussing, Naomi, I've got it," I said, even as a stem pricked my thumb.Her eyebrows were puckered above her glasses. "But you're going to drop them-""I won't.” I interrupted gently, flashing her a smile. “Just relax.""Tara?" I spoke into the phone, finally getting it settled against my ear properly. "Hey, beautiful. Listen, I'm heading out now and I want to spend the rest of the day with you.""Jason, you really don't have to come here." She was trying to convince me otherwise but her voice was uncertain.My lips curled even higher. I liked how coy she acted, it was almost cute. "Too late. I already closed up shop and even arranged takeout at that Italian place you mentioned.” I arranged my bag and bouquet properly. “Just get ready for me, okay, sweetheart?"There was a loud noise in the backgroun

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