CHAPTER FORTY - The Road to Recovery

Claire closed her eyes, picturing his face. "I think so too. But how do we make it work? We're both so busy, in different cities, with our careers pulling us in opposite directions..." "Maybe," Mason said slowly, "we need to find a way to align our paths." Claire's eyes snapped open. "What are you saying?" "I'm saying... maybe it's time for a change. For both of us. Claire, what if I told you I've been thinking about expanding the company? Opening an East Coast office?" Claire felt her heart rate quicken. "In New York?" "It's a possibility," Mason said, a note of excitement creeping into his voice. "Nothing's set in stone yet, but... it could be a way for us to be closer. For me to be there for you, really be there." Claire found herself smiling for the first time in days. "That sounds... amazing. But Mason, I don't want you to uproot your life for me." "It wouldn't just be for you," Mason assured her. "It makes business sense too. But I'd be lying if I said you weren't a big pa