Chapter 317

• Nicole looked up and laid a hand alongside his cheek. "I guess you had to ask but the last thing I want to do is hurt you. Lauren has her challenges keeping guys around for things other than her eye candy. Few endearing things tend to come out of her mouth. She's probably jealous. If that offends you, I'm sorry. You love her so if that's out of line..."
• "No, you're right." A burst of elation filled his spirits. "I do love her but fuck it, I'm staying with you! She'll have to accept it!"
• Nicole tossed her arms around him. "Really? Yay! I'm so happy!"