章 30: Chapter 30

“Theo, I am not ready to make that kind of decision right now. I came here for a temporary visit to clear my head before I went back to deal with the aftermath of Donald’s death, including what to do about a big empty house I now own.” I pinched the bridge of my nose.

“Well, I am sorry I complicated things.”

Not caring one bit for the sarcasm in his tone, I got a little irritated. “You didcomplicate things. This was supposed to be relaxing and a way to spend time with my family to help me with my grief. Almost from the start when I got here, you’ve inserted yourself into my life. And I never asked for that.”

I knew as soon as the words left my mouth, I shouldn’t have said them. I wanted to take them back, suck them back inside, then zip my lips shut.

Too late.

“You’re right. I did.” Theo straightened from the fence and shoved his hands into the pockets of his jeans. “It’s getting colder. We should get back.”

“Theo.”