Bearly Together by Chant Zoe

Author:Chant, Zoe
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ellen Million
Published: 2019-06-13T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

Shelley half-heartedly scrolled through her Instagram feed as she waited for the elevator, liking occasional random posts, then went through the messages she’d been ignoring.

“What are you wearing, girlfriend? Missing your photos on IG! <3”

“Let’s do lunch and snark about the Sallies fashion show!”

“Shell! I need you to alter a dress for a date TONIGHT. Drinks on me!” (It was from nearly a week ago)

“Check out my new boots! OMG! They cost $500 but my feet deserve it!”

Had she never recognized how shallow and substanceless her life really was? In trying to pack, she realized she had a wardrobe of clothing she’d only worn once, and nothing was practical. It was a sea of silk and fine Egyptian cotton and the best Shetland wool, the finest vegan leather, all name brands or handcrafted.

But she had nothing the slightest bit suitable to wear for walking a dog in the woods, or playing ball with a seven-year-old.

Did moms even play ball? Was that just a dad thing? Were gender roles still in place like that?

Pinterest assured her that moms and their sons did precious crafts together with old buttons and lace scraps, and baked healthy cookies, while wearing cute pastel plaid shirts and jeans.

“Are you really quitting? Didn’t we just lose your father?”

Shelley looked up to find that Jack, co-owner of the company, had joined her in the wait for the elevator.

She hadn’t intended to quit, only to extend her leave of absence for a week or two, go back and make sure this thing with Dean was really a thing... and then convince him to come live with her here.

But this wasn’t a life for him, and it certainly wasn’t a life for Aaron. She’d never noticed how distant people here were, compared to Green Valley. She knew the names of the pets at her condo, but not their human owners. She locked and dead bolted her condo door and remembered that Dean never even locked his shop.

And she knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that she didn’t belong here without him.

“I’m trying to get the Connor contract finished before I go,” she promised. “And you can always call me if you have questions.”

“This isn’t two weeks’ notice,” Jack said, frowning.

“I’m spending two weeks’ vacation time,” Shelley said icily. “Would you like to argue about the details of my employment contract?”

Jack laughed. “I wouldn’t dare,” he said peacefully. “I’m sorry to hear you’re going, and I hope you will be available for consulting work in the future.”

Shelley nodded. “You have my contact information; I’m very amenable to helping you in the future. As my schedule allows.”

Jack looked at her with curiosity that he was doing a poor job of hiding. “What is it you’re going to be doing in Green Valley...?”

Shelley stared back at him.

She was going to be a mom.

Because her mate was a package deal, and she already couldn’t imagine her life without him.

It was ridiculous, and she’d known this guy a few days, and kids terrified

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