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“Okay, and Sadie knows because?”
“Because Arya told her, and she’s really upset and she doesn’t know what to do. She was really looking forward to that job and that income. And now you’ve ruined that opportunity for her.”
“I haven’t ruined anything.” I rubbed my forehead. I was starting to feel guilty.
“She’s not going to get a paycheck. Yeah, she’s staying here for free, but I’m sure she needs money to buy stuff for herself and Eloise. And now, she can’t afford to buy anything.”
“Well, what does she need? I’ll get it for her.”
“Don’t you understand, Chet?” He sighed. “I’m the youngest, but I feel like I’m the smartest out of all the Hamilton men.”
“Yeah, right.” I snorted.
“No, I’m not. But she’s not going to come to you if she needs money for, I don’t know, tampons or lube or whatever.”
“Why would she need money for lube?” I snapped. “You’re an idiot, you know that right?”
“I’m just saying. Who knows? If she goes on some dates—”
“There’s no date that she’s going on. And trust me, I would know.”
“How would you know if you’re not interested? Oh, I guess because you’re being the protective big brother. You want to make sure she doesn’t date any assholes.” Wyatt put his hand on the barn door. “You know, I had a thought.”
“Yeah? What’s your thought?”
“If you’re her brother, then I’m her brother, too.”
“Your point being?”
“Well, if I’m being protective of her and I don’t want her to date a jackass, you know what that means?”
“No, Wyatt, but I’m pretty sure you’re going to tell me.”
“It means that I wouldn’t let her date you.”
“Excuse me?” I glared at him. “What is that supposed to mean?”
“It means that you’re the biggest asshole in the valley, dude.”
“No, I’m not.”
“You’re a player. You’re a ladies’ man. You’re a—”
“Wyatt, if you’ve got nothing else to say, then I suggest you get out of here.”
“Uh-oh. I think I’ve upset you.” He pulled a mock-innocent face.
“I can’t believe that Sadie thinks you’re mature enough to be her husband.”
“Oh, Sadie knows I’m mature enough. And I’ve got several other things going for me, thank you very much.” He doffed his cowboy hat and took a quick bow.
“Dude, and you’re calling me immature?”
“No, I’m just saying. Sadie knows what she’s getting with me. She’s known me my entire life. Arya, though? Well, she has no clue the sort of guy that you are. But I think she’s starting to get to figure it out, and I’m pretty sure she’s not happy about you getting her fired before she even started her job.”
“I didn’t get her fired. It’s not like she can’t start in a month if she still wants to.”
“Ah, so you admit it.” He grinned. “I knew it.”
