Dumped by Ex , I married his Uncle
“Hey, take a deep breath. It’s okay. You’re not alone anymore. I’ll take care of it.”
And just like that, a bubble inside her chest seemed to pop. She inhaled deeply, grateful and maybe just a little embarrassed.
He leaned into the car to pop the hood and then stepped around to the front. She watched as he expertly examined the engine, pulling and adjusting wires, wiping a small smudge off his cheek with the back of his hand. His forearms were lean and strong, a faint tattoo visible just above his wrist.
“I’m Xender, by the way,” he said, not looking up. “You don’t seem like someone who breaks down often. At least not out here.”