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“In a way, yeah, I guess I am.”
“You’ve got a lot of fucking nerve, Anthony Treadway. Jesus Christ.” She throws her hands up in the air in frustration.
“I know. And you can fucking hate me for the rest of your life, and I’ll accept that. But not Bree. She needs you. And I, well, I need her.”
“So then what, you both walk away happy while I get shit on?”
“We all end up happy in the long run.” I take a step toward her. “I know how much you love Bree. I know that you would do just about anything to see her happy. No matter what has happened, I can see it in your eyes that fact has not changed.”
“And what, you think you can make her happy?”
“I know I can.” I take another step until only two feet separate us.
Courtney stares at me for a long moment, her eyes locked on mine, gauging me, trying to read me. It’s several long seconds before she finally lets out a breath and her posture relaxes.
“You really do love her, don’t you?”
“More than I could ever say with words.”
“You know if you hurt her, I’ll rip off your balls personally.” For the first time since this conversation began the shadow of a smile plays on her lips.
“I would expect nothing less,” I chuckle.
“I don’t forgive you—either of you—but if you love her like you say you do, and I think you do, then who I am to stand in your way.”
“And Bree?” I question, hope in my voice.
“What happens with her and I will be between her and I. I can’t make any promises. Because no matter what happens next, you still hurt me. Both of you did. And I need to find a way to move on from that. But that will be on me. I don’t forgive you, Ant, not yet. But maybe if you can make her happy I can find a way to.”
