“I completely understand,” he says softly. “And I respect your decision. You're right, I don't want you to think we asked you to come to stay with other intentions. I also don't want you to put your life on hold… or your professional growth.”
“Thank you for understanding.” I try to sound as sincere as possible, knowing I'm doing the right thing.
[...]
Ryan
While I'm in the dining room with Michelle, enjoying what I once had and failed to appreciate, my phone starts to ring. Seeing who it is, I stood up and headed to the office, leaving Michelle alone in the dining room.
“Hello?” I ask with some anxiety.
“We have it. We're going to take it to a place. I'll send you the location.”
[...]
“Everything okay?” Michelle asks me as she comes towards me.
“Yes, all good. I have to go out. Ta
