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“Thank you.”
He glances at me and then at the floor. ”Actually, Brogan…”
I arch an eyebrow.
“Lana didn’t want to tell you, but she’s struggling with the bills. I—”
“Already taken care of.” I used what was left of my savings and got an advance from Levy.
Gran’s pay-check to herself was generous.
At least I can thank her greed for something.
He slaps my shoulder. “Steph’s going to be alright, Brogan. She’s a fighter.”
“I know.”
“Good.” He thumps my back once more.
I swallow hard. Turn. Leave through the exits.
The countdown starts today.
The marriage. The job at Gran’s company. It’s all for this moment.
I glance at my watch.
Speaking of Elizabeth…
I hurry to my car.
Put my game face on.
In exchange for Steph’s life, I get to play the part of a doting fiancé. With all that’s on the line, I’ve no choice but to do a damn good job.
I hope Elizabeth doesn’t think that moment outside the office today was an indication of how I’m going to perform in front of her family. She just caught me off-guard.
Now that my focus is back—
Now that I’m ready—
I’m going to show her exactly how I repay my debts.
Twelve
Elizabeth
“Looks like your Mystery Man isn’t coming,” Novah says with thinly veiled mockery hiding beneath her concerned tone. “Shouldn’t you try calling him? If he exists, of course.”
“Babe.” Oren, Novah’s fiancé, gives her a stern look.
Novah plays with her hoop earring, not looking the least bit bothered.
Geez. My cousin’s got to be out of control if the man who’s hopelessly in love with her is calling her out.
“Let’s give him a little more time.”
“How much? I’m not waiting around for some non-existent boyfriend forever.”
