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A steady, creeping realization moves over me.
With Hansley, despite the chaos that surrounded us, I felt safe, protected and cherished.
Things got complicated. They did. But a man who’s learned from his past and wants to commit to me now is better than a man with no past and no desire for commitment either.
The clouds part.
Light shines through the room.
The answer is blatantly obvious.
In a fit of inspiration, I toss the divorce papers, tug on some sneakers and dash out the door. Twenty minutes later, I climb out of my Uber and stampede into the grand hotel where Hansley’s been staying.
My chest heaves as I catch my breath.
I bat away the strands of hair falling in front of my eyes.
People in the lobby stare at me from the corner of their eyes. I know I probably look a mess. My bun’s flopping around like bunny ears and I’m wearing a stained hoodie with old sweats.
Ignoring all the looks, I run to the concierge desk and grip the rim. The women behind the desk jump back, startled.
“Ma’am, can we help you?”
“Yes. I’m…” My hands shake. I don’t even know what to say.
I don’t know what this is.
A grand gesture?
A last ditch effort to save my marriage?
“Um,” I lick my lips, “I’m looking for…”
“Hansley,” a new voice says.
I glance to my left and notice a new woman who looks like she’s just coming on her shift. She’s dressed in a neat uniform. Big green eyes peers into me.
“Do I… know you?” I ask hesitantly.
“No. No.” She chuckles. "But I know you. Your husband talks about you all the time.”
“What?”
“You should know right?” One of the other workers punches the girl in her arm. “Since he’s always shooting you down.”
My chest tightens. “You were flirting with my husband?”
She raises her arms. “I didn’t make any progress.”
Her brazenness annoys me, but it’s not important right now. Urgently, I ask, “Where is he?”
“Mr. Nicholas checked out not too long ago.”
My jaw drops. “What?”
“Why aren’t you two living together if you’re so in love?” Brazen Girl asks.
I turn away from her with a scoff and dial Brett. Running out of the hotel as the phone rings, I frantically search the street.
