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“The truth often is. Sorry, Elise. You’re both a disappointment to me in that department. All I can hope for is that one of these days you both find someone that makes you happy.”
His father left and went to his office and Elise shut his door. “Do you see what I mean? That was overkill.”
“He’s playing with you,” he said, laughing.
“What?” Elise asked.
“You’re sensitive for some reason. Didn’t you see him wink when he walked out?”
“No, he didn’t,” Elise argued.
“Yes, he did,” he said. Maybe his father only winked athimbut he still did it.
“Do you think he’s being harsh on me so that you think you’re off the hook? Could he be that sly?”
He snorted. “I have no idea. I’ll go talk to him to make sure he eases up on you.”
“Thanks, Royce. I’m not sure why it’s bothering me. I think it’s because heisactually trying to set you up. He’s never done that before. Do you think he really is worried he won’t see grandkids? He seems fine health-wise. I ask him all the time.”
“I do too,” he said. “Let it go. He’s getting desperate for some reason.”
“If he knew you had something going with Chloe he’d ease off of both of us, I’m sure,” Elise pointed out. “You still didn’t say what is going on.”
“I’m not letting him or anyone else know. You aren’t even supposed to know and I’m lucky I got away with my skin intact after I told Chloe you figured it out.”
She laughed. “At least you two talk about things.”
“We talk about a lot of things,” he said. “What we’ve got works for us, but we are keeping it quiet. End of story. When we are ready for others to know, I’ll fill you in.”
“Fine. I get it. I got more out of you than I thought I would,” Elise said.
His sister left and he decided to go talk to his father. He had some things to go over for work anyway and then he’d ease into the fact that all these comments were upsetting Elise. He wasn’t sure if his father was aware or not, but it wouldn’t hurt to bring it up.
He grabbed his laptop and went to his father’s office. “Got a minute?” he asked.
“Always,” his father said. “Come in.”
“Before we get to work, I just wanted to let you know that I know you’re only busting on us, but Elise is spinning her wheels. She’s a little hurt over the comments.”
His father looked upset by the information. “Shit. Maybe your mother was right all along. I don’t know how to talk to women.”
His shoulders dropped. “Don’t let Mom get into your head any more than I tell Elise to not let it happen to her or me. We know you mean well. I saw you wink at me, but she didn’t. She’s a bit sensitive is all. “
“I’ll talk to her,” his father said. “I didn’t mean anything by it. I just want you guys to have a better life than I had.”
“We’ve got a great life,” he said. “Not everyone is meant to be in a cozy relationship. If it happens, it does. You can’t force these things.”
His father looked as if he was going to say more and then finally said, “You know that Grant and Garrett wanted to set you up with Chloe Grey, right?”
“Yes, Dad. It’s not a secret. I also know that you are involved in it too.”
“I’m not good at these things,” his father said, looking defeated. Yep, it was overkill as Elise said. “I just want what is best for my kids.”
“I know you do. But we have to figure that out on our own. You wouldn’t want anyone to push a woman on you, would you?”
“No,” his father said. “I was wrong to do it. I hope you accept my apology for this.”
“No reason to apologize,” he said. “We can all move on now. I’ve got work to go over with you if you’ve got time.”
