Total pages in book: 101
Estimated words: 94140 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 471(@200wpm)___ 377(@250wpm)___ 314(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 94140 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 471(@200wpm)___ 377(@250wpm)___ 314(@300wpm)
“Surely you must also know that when you passed, his heart shattered. Sara . . . I want to put it back together for him. I want to bring joy and happiness back to his life. When I look at the photographs of the two of you together, I see that happiness in his eyes. I need to bring that back to him.”
Taking a shaky breath, I wipe the tears off my face. “It’s important to me that you know I would never try to replace you. You were a massive part of his life, and you were the woman who taught him how to love. In fact, you’re still a massive part of his life and forever will be. What you were to him made him the incredible man he is today.
“I know I can’t really ask for your blessing, so I’m going to have faith that you would want him to be happy. I will never be able to amount to the woman you were, but I swear to you, Sara, I’m going to try every single day. If this thing between us is as real for him as it is for me, then I will spend the rest of my life bringing him and your little girl joy, and I promise you that I will never allow them to forget you.
“I guess . . . There’s really no great way of saying this, but your passing has led me to the greatest happiness known to humankind, and I want to say thank you. My heart truly aches for you, that you left this world so young and had to leave Sean and Georgie behind. Though I know you’ll be waiting for them on the other side. I just hope when that time comes, you’ll have room for me too.”
With tears streaming down my face, I spare one last glance at Sara’s photo and step into the bathroom, needing a second to compose myself. I take a few slow breaths, finally feeling at peace with the fact that Sean will forever have another woman in his life.
Being in this home makes me feel as though I’ve met her now. There was something peaceful about pouring my heart out to her, and I find myself wondering if she’s who I’ll come to when I’m feeling conflicted or need help figuring out how to be in Georgie’s life. Assuming Sean wants me there.
It’s been a shitty day, but Sean came in and swept me off my feet like a knight in shining armor, but I’m not gonna lie, I hate that I haven’t showered, and now, standing in the bathroom, I can’t help but look longingly toward the big shower. Though I should probably ask him before stripping off my clothes in his house and jumping in.
Heading back down the stairs, I pass the canvas print of Sean and Sara’s wedding day and find myself smiling at Sara as I pass her, feeling as though we share a secret connection, and I hope to God that she approves of me being the woman in her husband’s life and the woman who will no doubt spend the rest of her life helping to raise her daughter.
Finding Sean on the couch exactly where I left him, I give him a warm smile when he glances up at me. “I thought I was going to have to go find you soon,” he murmurs as he pats the space beside him.
I inch closer to him while keeping on my feet. “Georgie insisted on six books and a song,” I explain.
“Oh, God, I’m sorry,” he laughs. “She sure is going to love having you around.”
Fuck, that feels good to hear.
“I bet,” I say, unable to keep my smile from turning into a wide grin. “Would it be weird if I showered? I miss feeling human.”
The second the words are out of my mouth, I instantly start freaking out. I mean, I just went straight ahead and assumed I was staying here tonight. What if he was about to ask me to leave for the night? But then, it’s a Friday night, and Georgie is already in bed. He’s a sensible guy. If he had intended on taking me home, he would have done that before doing Georgie’s bedtime routine.
Oh shit, this could be really embarrassing if I’m wrong.
“Oh, sure,” he says, getting to his feet. He places his hand on my lower back, and I’ve come to realize this is where he always places his hand whenever we’re walking, like a true gentleman, and I absolutely love it. Hell, I crave it.
He leads me up the stairs and stops at a cupboard where he pulls out a towel and hands it to me before leading me back to the bathroom and placing a gentle kiss on my lips. With that, he smiles and backs out, closing the door as he leaves.