LindsayMy rotten mind had thought he was going to kiss me. It wasn’t until I heard his light chuckle that I opened my eyes quickly to see his amused face. He had reached for my seatbelt and helped me unbuckle.My cheeks heated up. What? Why did he do that, and more importantly, why did I think he was going to kiss me?He laughed at the expression on my face, and then we walked into the house.“Smells good,” he murmured, setting his bag down by the stairs.“Mom went all out,” I said, shrugging off my jacket. “She always does when you’re around.”A knowing smile tugged at his mouth, and I quickly moved past him before it did something dangerous to my chest.The dining table was already set, with candles, nice plates, and the cutlery we only used during the holidays. Mom beamed as soon as we walked in, rushing over to hug him, her voice bubbling with warmth.“My boy! Look at you,” she fussed, hands on his face. “You’ve grown into such a man.” She glanced at me. “Doesn’t he look bigger?”
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