CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT

I nod along with the sentiment and consider how much I will miss Rory. I'm debating whether or not it would be best to do what Kerry has done and call it quits right now. It was a wonderful week, but there's no use in making myself suffer further if everything is finished by next Saturday.

After the movie ends, Kerry says she wants to turn in early and go to bed with me. I requested that she contact Saika before bedtime to ascertain whether or not she is willing to forgive me and consider my arguments.

My favorite way to spend time alone is to get a blanket and a bottle of wine and relax on the big wooden chair outside the patio doors. Ahead of me is a lot of work, and just contemplating it makes me tired. Besides talking to Kiran, I need to win over Saika. After that, I'm looking at a house sale, a move, disruptions to Lucas's schedule, co-parenting nightmares, and extended periods during which I won't see him. Money is another factor. It's getting too much to handle at the moment.

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