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Hayden blows out a breath. “God, I was going out of my mind when I heard, but I was on the plane so I couldn’t get in touch. You’re staying at Cash’s?”
I move into the bedroom and stare at the space I had some of the best and most pleasurable moments of my life. It’s probably good that Cash left. If not, I don’t know if I would have been able to stop from coming into this bed with him. Not only would that not be good after the bleeding today, it would have gone against Cash’s plan which I’m starting to agree is necessary. If we keep the physical out of this, maybe we can see if this can really work. The sexual chemistry was never a problem for us. It’s everything else that needs some attention.
I flop on the bed, ignoring the warmth that springs through my body when I lie on Cash’s pillow. “Yes. The doctor didn’t want me to be alone.”
Hayden clears his throat. “Is that the only reason you’re staying there?”
I frown. “Hayden, I know you put your heart out there the other night, but I’m in no place to think about anything with anyone.”
“Can’t help but feel like that’s not exactly true. Where are you sleeping?”
“The master. But Cash is staying in a guest room. He just wanted me to be comfortable.”
He chuckles. “Yeah, sure. Listen, I don’t blame the guy for trying. I would do the same thing.”
I wish he’d stop being so forward. He wasn’t like this the last few months. Why is he suddenly changing our friendship?
“Hayden, seriously, we’re friends and I’m pregnant with Cash’s child. You have to know this is too complicated.”
“See, that’s where you’re wrong. It’s not too complicated for me. Unlike Cash, I won’t leave you if things get hard. I’ll communicate with you. If something happens, you can always rely on the fact that I’ll be your friend and that willalwayscome first.”
I smile into the phone. “Then be my friend. It’s what I need right now. You’re a good man, Hayden. But my heart isn’t open to anything more. I’m sorry if that isn’t what you want to hear.”
Hayden is silent for a moment. “I just want to take care of you, Grace.”
“This is taking care of me,” I say softly. “I’m where I need to be right now. Go enjoy London with your family. I promise I’ll call.”
Hayden exhales and I almost feel it through the phone. He’s letting go of me. I really hope I didn’t just make a mistake.
