ScarlettPOV
It had been several days since I’d told Ryan I was no longer living with Jaxen.
Ryan had shown no interest in taking things further between us.
That left me in an awkward position.
I’d opened the door, but now I did not know whether he’d ever walk through it.
I pressed my lips together.
“I don’t know. It depends on whether Ryan Parker still needs me.”
“You, honestly.” Regina tapped my forehead lightly. “You can’t just take every opportunity to make money.”
“Sometimes I need the money. And if there’s an easy way to earn it, why wouldn’t I take it?”
I would not pretend I wasn’t motivated by money.
“Fine, fine. I can’t win an argument with you. If I keep talking, you’ll get annoyed with me again.”
She picked up her coffee and stirred it.
Meanwhile, my eyes wa
