My Forbidden Guy (My Guy series, Book 3) by Liz Lovelock

Author:Liz Lovelock [Lovelock, Liz]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General Fiction
Published: 2020-04-01T18:30:00+00:00

“Where are you off to?”

I stop when I hit the bottom of the stairs and turn to Mom. She stands in the doorway. Her hair is tied in a messy bun, and she’s wearing sweatpants and a baggy, plain white shirt. This is Mom’s casual look.

“Oh, I have a date,” I say. I have to stick with the date I’ve promised Jase. Can’t say I’m too keen to be going. I have to tell him I’m not interested in any more dates.

She raises her eyebrows. “Is it with Dane?”

My eyes drop to the floor. “No, that’s still not happening. Parker saw us a little too close the other night, and he nearly hit him. And since then, Dane has kept his distance.”

When I got home that night, I’d spoken to Mom. She was so confused by our dad turning up.

“I’m sorry, honey. I’m sure there will come a time when Parker will let this issue go. Perhaps I should talk to him.”

“No, it’s okay. He’ll get suspicious about why you’re doing it, and that will lead him to me. I’m not ready for that argument, especially if he plans to take it out on Dane. I’ll leave it all be right now.” I shrug. I wish we could put aside everything and just give it a go for real.

“Paislee, you should go for what you want and not settle for second best.”

My chest swells. I have the best mother. She’s always so supportive and offers the advice I need to hear. “Thanks, Mom. So, what are you doing tonight?”

She releases a puff of air. “I’ve got William coming over. He wants to talk.”

I don’t miss her cold tone. I have no doubt she’s bitter toward him, but throughout my entire life, she’s never said a mean word about him. I’ve heard other parents fill their kids’ heads with so much hate for the person who left. I can totally understand their reasoning—I’d probably be the same. But Mom’s never done that, and she had every right to.

“Why are you even bothering?” I purse my lips.

“Because he wants to know about you and Parker. I think he wants to be given a chance to build a relationship with you both.”

“What if he leaves again because he realizes we’re not what he wants?”

Mom takes a step toward me. “Paislee, I get it. I really do. I’m trying to give him the benefit of the doubt. A second chance probably wouldn’t hurt.”

“With you?” I almost yell.

Mom laughs. “Nope. There’s no way I would get into a relationship with William again. I want him to know his kids, and I’d like them to not make it difficult.” Her lips form a thin line.

Knock, knock, knock…

I turn to the door. I know it’s not Jase. I am meeting him at the college. Mom moves past me and twists the doorknob. He’s here again. William or Dad, whatever. I’m not even sure what I want to call him yet.

“Hey.” Mom’s soft voice greets him. I stand there, chewing my lip.

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