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“Love looks good on you, son.”
Ma’s soft statement had me glancing at her.
Unsure of how to answer that, I just frowned. “Thanks?”
“It wasn’t an insult. It was a compliment! You’re happy?”
My lips curved. “Very.”
“I’m glad to hear it.” She heaved a sigh. “All my boys are attached. Never thought I’d see the day.”
“Who do you think would hold out the longest?”
“You.”
The immediacy of her answer had me grumbling, “Thanks again, Ma!”
Her chuckle was unapologetic. “You were always such an odd duck, son. Knew it would take someone special to put up with you. That’s why you have so few friends.”
“Charming. And I had a friend.” Until he betrayed me. My family. My faction.
Friends sucked.
She patted my shoulder. “I loved you so I knew someone else would.”
“You’re trying to make it better but you’re making it worse,” I grouched, shoving my phone into my pocket. “Do you like this place?”
“I like that it’s in your building.” She glanced around. “It’s nicer than Eoghan’s and Brennan’s.”
“They’re pretty similar.”
“They’re not,” was her droll retort. “How many square feet is this?”
“Four thousand.”
“That’s ample.” She nodded as she stared around the bare-bones apartment which had been emptied yesterday after I’d decided she’d be better off here anyway. The tenants hadn’t been happy, but I didn’t give much of a damn. “I’ll take this one.”
I knew my ma too well.
“Good. I’ll speak with the agent and get you moved in… Next month?”
She peered around. “Just needs some paint.”
I’d believe that when ET did phone home.
“What about the kitchen?”
Tapping her finger against her bottom lip, she mused, “Yes, it’s too modern. But I like that it has two ovens. Leave it for now. I can stay with you or Aidan when I decide what I want for—”
“No, Ma. Get it done now. If you need out of the house sooner or want to work on the property once you’re moved in, then you’ll need to stay in a hotel in the city.”
“Why can’t I stay with you?” she demanded.
“Because we have families! And right now, Savannah and Aidan are dealing with some stuff and they have construction going on next door so they’re grouchy, and Star and Kat only just moved in with me! We’re still settling into our routines.”
