Not On Your Life: An Enemies to Lovers Sweet Romantic Comedy (Never Say Never Book 2) by Jenessa Fayeth

Author:Jenessa Fayeth [Fayeth, Jenessa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-08-08T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 17

Connor

My mind isn’t on my work today. It’s on Maddie and that closet. Her guilty expression when I woke up, her smile, her—in my shirt. That image will live in my brain rent free until my dying day.

I haven’t been able to stop thinking about her since Tuesday. Her genuine smile and the way we talked, still teasing, but with more flirtation and less frustration. At least, I think that’s what was happening. Minus the almost dying part, I would have been content to stay there with her longer. But what plagues me twenty-four hours a day are all the things I didn’t get to say. I can handle her not falling for me the way I have for her—well, I’ll try—but I can’t handle her hating me for the biggest regret of my life. I have to get this weight off my chest before it kills me.

I have another training session with her tonight. Can I bring it up? Or will she add more burpees if I do?

I really hate burpees.

On the bright side, Millie was sympathetic after I recounted the horrific night in the closet to her and even cleaned the kitchen and living room. She put everything in the wrong place, but it was a nice effort.

Now to face Maddie again.

My pen bounces on my desk. How is it only one o’clock?

My phone buzzes in my pocket, and I pull it out, needing whatever distraction it can give me.

Millie: How much do you love me?

Me: Enough.

Millie: That was almost sweet.

Millie: Look who got new roomies!

A picture follows of her with not one, but two Boxer puppies sitting on my spot on the couch. So help me if they pee on it.

Me: You better be joking.

Millie: Say hello to Sean and Gus.

Me: Millie!

Then I’m greeted with a video of both puppies chewing on my sneakers. She’s joking, right? She has to be joking. Taking in two dogs is not a monthly hobby.

Millie: Aren’t they so cute?

Me: Amelia Quinn, I am allergic to dogs!

Millie: It’s only a mild allergy. I already bought you some pills. You’re welcome.

I’m going to kill her.

She wants me to take pills every day so I can live in my own house? I don’t think so.

Me: We can’t even afford food for ourselves. Why would you get dogs?

I wait for her reply. And wait.

I’m about to call her when Mr. Lawrence approaches my desk. “Connor, Miller needs an extra set of eyes on his case.”

I refrain from groaning. Miller needs an extra set of eyes, period. He wouldn’t be able to find a single needle in a needle stack. I don’t know how he made it through law school, or why he was chosen to replace Maddie. There was no comparison there.

“On it.” I stand up to show the boss I can follow directions the first time, unlike Miller, and half of the other conceited attorneys in the office.

“Hey, Miller.” I approach the guy who now fills Maddie’s spot. She was a much better fit for that seat.

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