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Оглавление“I’m not going to stand in your way.
It would be a mistake for you to blow off this opportunity.”
“What if I don’t get the job?” Bryan asked.
Blackness fell over Jade’s heart, which was ridiculous due to the perfect summer day. But how was she supposed to answer that? If he didn’t get the job, he might be willing to explore a relationship with her?
“You’ve been clear all along on two things. You’re moving, and you aren’t dating.”
He narrowed his eyes. “And you’ve been crystal clear that we’re just friends.”
“What do you want?” Jade shifted her weight to one hip. “You kissed me, knowing full well you plan on moving to Canada. I love Lake Endwell. I’m happy here. If you need to move, I get it, but I don’t want to be your backup plan.”
Hurt flashed in Bryan’s eyes, but she couldn’t, wouldn’t feel guilty. She twisted, unable to face him a second longer. Her mouth tasted of copper at the thought of being his second choice.
Just once in her life, she wanted to be someone’s first choice.
