I pull up a text to Theo once I’m back in my apartment.
“Hey, I’m sorry. I am very flattered by your kindness and compliments. But my divorce is still fresh, and to be honest, I’ve had feelings for someone else for a long time now. I don’t want to lead you on or anything.”
I move to my room, wanting to get out of my work clothes.
As I’m changing into a pair of jeans, my phone beeps back, Theo’s words on the screen.
“I can’t say I’m too surprised. I can’t imagine the hell you’re going through. I’m sad to be missing out on a chance to take you out. Still let me pick your business brain?”
I can’t help but smile. “Of course. And thanks for understanding.”
He sends back a thumbs up, and I lay down my phone again.
Looking in the mirror, I see the reflection of a woman who’s been t
