“My family has suddenly remembered I exist.” I said and he read the front before handing it back.
“Dinner.” He said.
“Apparently.” I said.
“You going?” He asked.
“I don’t know.” I said.
I explained Olivia’s advice, the legal concerns and exactly how little I wanted to spend an evening pretending everything was normal.
Jace listened without interrupting and when I finally finished, he shrugged slightly.
“The decision is yours.” He said.
“That’s not particularly helpful.” I said.
“It isn’t my decision to make.” He said.
I appreciate that answer more than I expected.
Most people would’ve spent ten minutes telling me what they thought I should do. He simply trusted me to choose.
“If you go, call me when you’re ready to leave. I’ll come get you.” He said quietly and I lo
