“It’s okay, sweetheart. I’ve got you.” Shep stepped back toward the SUV.
When the smoke cleared, Sienna turned to Cole’s brother. “Just getting rid of some old family drama.”
“Cole and I have plenty of that ourselves,” Shep told her. “Next time, drown your sorrows at a bar like he did. It’s a lot safer for all of us.”
She picked up the envelope and crumpled it into a ball as Shep opened the door and loaded Rosie into her car seat. “Cole hadsorrowsto drown?”
“Oh, yeah. He was a bad drunk and thatneverhappens to my brother. I’m sure whatever he did to mess things up was bad, but I can guarantee he regrets it. I hope you give him another chance.” He shut the door and flashed a wide grin. “I have a feeling he’ll be a lot easier to deal with if you’re a part of his life. I know I would be.”
Sienna gave a small wave as Shep climbed in the Porsche and drove away. Her feelings were still jumbled enough that she wasn’t sure she wanted another chance with Cole. She could easily forgive him for not telling her about the checks. But she’d told him she loved him and he’d offered her nothing in return.
After spending most of her life wondering if she was even worthy of love, Sienna had finally realized she deserved so much more than she’d ever believed. And she was no longer willing to settle for someone who’d give her anything less.
