Took a couple of steps toward the front porch.
And then his memory flashed back to Real Sofia’s smile and laugh, and the one-two kick to his gut made his feet slow.
He remembered Toby’s arrogance and reminded himself that the man wasn’t his friend, so it wasn’t like Ethan owed him any loyalty or consideration. Not when Toby didn’t know—or seem to care—how to treat his woman.
And Ethan remembered Sofia’s unmistakable unhappiness.
He took one last step toward the porch, pressed Sofia’s scarf to his nose and filled his lungs with the thrilling scent of orange blossoms. He exhaled sharply, hoping that God still looked out for children and fools, because he was surely a fool.
Then he shoved the scarf deep into his pocket, wheeled around and went back to work.
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To Richard.
And to Grandma. I miss you.
Acknowledgments
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About the Author
A recovering lawyer, Ann Christopher has been published since 2006 and writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Her very first book, a tragically bad starter novel, will forever remain under her bed, where it belongs. She’s also written a young adult horror novel, Monstrum. Now available, it’s the first in her Bella Monstrum trilogy.
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