26
Astor
I couldn’t recall a time I’d been so apprehensive. It took every ounce of courage I had to walk out of the yacht’s cabin and onto the deck. Nova was out there waiting, but not for me.
She’d had no idea I’d be stepping off Galen’s boat that day. No idea I was coming back for her—for good, this time. And I had no idea if she still wanted me. No idea if she’d moved on or not.
Putting my sunglasses on, I pulled the baseball cap down, trying to disguise myself a bit. I’d worn shorts and a T-shirt to give myself a casual appearance. I wanted Nova to witness the change she’d made in me. I was no longer the man who thought only about work, no longer the man who didn’t care about other people’s feelings. Nova had worn off on me. Her caring attitude had overridden my indifference.
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