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“Daddy!”
He lifts his hands in apology. “Okay, okay. I’m sorry. Jonathan’s family is extremely well-known among our associates. His father and I were discussing a few things over golf the other day, and he simply mentioned that Jonathan himself recently went through a breakup. I don’t mean to be short, but you know I only want what’s best for you.”
The feelings of annoyance are still there, but also something new. I’ve heard most of this before. I know his heart is in the right place and that everything he’s done—everything both of my parents have done—is for the benefit of myself and my brother. He’s not trying to set me up because of some weird effort to get me out of the house, he just wants someone who will take care of me. Even if I’m trying to prove I can take care of myself.
What would’ve happened if I gave serious thought to his initial setup of myself and Winston? What if I would’ve given Winston a chance instead of blowing him off? At the very least, I would’ve spared myself the heartache of getting attached to Maddox and believing all of his lies.
What if I tried my father’s way?
“I don’t know that I’m ready to date anyone,” I tell him. He looks like he’s about to counter my words when I hold up a finger to stop him. “But I guess it wouldn’t hurt to talk to him.”
“My baby girl,” he says with a smile. Kissing the top of my head, he wraps his arms around me. “I’ll always do what’s best for you.”
