“You’re lucky. Not many know without a doubt they’re where they’re supposed to be.”
“True,” he said, staring out into the distance. “But I never hated knowing that until this week.”
When his gaze stumbled to mine, all I could do was nod.
“I want you with me every day. And I know you can’t be because you have a life and a job that you can’t just leave, but I wish you could. I’m a selfish jerk, but I…” His Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed. “I want you, and I’ll take whatever I can get.”
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