Chapter 78

Roxanne fidgeted nervously as she sat alone at the table in their favorite café, waiting for her companion to return with their drinks. After the call she had made, she left her house and drove to the nearest café in her place as that had been the place they set up as a meeting place. But now that she was here, siting in one of the chairs and waiting for her companion to return, she felt extremely nervous. Taking in a deep breath, she mentally preparing herself for the conversation that lay ahead. It was time to address the uncertain nature of their relationship, to untangle the web of emotions that had been woven between them before it got anymore complicated and caused serious pain. Just as she steeled her resolve with those thoughts, Colton arrived with their beverages, setting them down on the table with a warm smile. “Here you go.” He announced in his usual cheerful nature, gently sliding her drink towards her. Roxanne’s heart skipped a beat at the sight of him. He had always been