Billionaire Bad Boys Box Set ( 11 Books in 1) Two Delicious Enemies-to-Lovers Romance Series by Mya Grey

Author:Mya Grey [Grey, Mya]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-09-28T22:00:00+00:00

Desperate Measures

Arielle Nygard

I sit across the table from Tim Ledger, my late husband’s best friend. He has been a source of strength and comfort over the last two years as I adjust to life with Steve. His hands curl around a mug of coffee as he waits for me to voice the thoughts that I am reluctant to share.

“Arielle, you know there’s nothing you can’t tell me,” he says, encouragingly.

I take a deep breath and run a hand through my auburn hair. “I’m broke,” I say before I lose my courage. “I’m a month away from losing the house, and I owe three months tuition fees at Austin’s school.” Tim starts to speak, but I cut him off because I know what he’s going to say. Being the widow of a police officer means having a whole bunch of uncles and brothers who look out for me. But being Steve’s best friend, Tim takes this responsibility very seriously, even if he’s no longer an officer himself. “I don’t want your money,” I say, trying to sound kind. “But I wouldn’t mind some help finding a second job.”

“Aren’t you collecting from Steve’s life insurance?” he asks.

“Yes,” I say, “but it’s just not enough. Everything costs more now than it did two years ago, especially Austin’s school. And the hospital is talking about reducing my hours. It hasn’t happened yet, but even if it doesn’t happen, I still need to earn more money to catch up.”

He takes a sip of coffee and sits back in his chair. “A second job is a good idea,” he says, “but what about moving? This house can’t be cheap.”

“It’s not, but Austin is settled here,” I say. “My sister and mother both want me to move back to California, to be closer to family. But I don’t want to disrupt Austin’s life, his routine, if I don’t absolutely have to. And... there are so many good memories of Steve in this house. I’m not ready to leave them behind.”

“What are you going to do with Austin? While you’re working this other job?” he asks.

“He’ll stay at school. I’m paying for a full day because he sees the onsite occupational therapist two afternoons a week, but on the other days I usually pick him up after I’m done at the hospital so that I can spend time with him at home.” Tim frowns. He knows how much Austin hates change. “He’s done it before, and he was fine with it,” I reassure Tim. “And I’ve started leaving him late a day or two each week to get him used to the idea. Besides, we both know that he doesn’t really care who’s with him as long as he feels safe. I take him home early for me, not for him.”

It saddens me to admit that my son is so distant. I like to fool myself into believing that he’s happier with me than other people, but deep down, I know it’s not true.

Tim nods. “Okay, well, I can certainly ask around for you.

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