Jennie felt like she’d swallowed something dry and sharp. She hadn’t wanted to tell Bennett how she felt in a text, but he’d messaged her before she could show up.
Ten minutes. She’d only needed ten more minutes.
“Is this true?” He held up his phone, hope shining in his dark eyes.
“Yes.” That was all she could get her voice to say.
“Well, I don’t know what to say.” Bennett wore a bit of confusion in his expression now.
“You don’t have to say anything.” Jennie took a deep breath. “I’m the one who needs to do all the talking.” She glanced past him, smelling something delicious hanging in the air. “Maybe I’ll have some coffee first?”
“Coffee?” Bennett dropped his hand to his side, still gripping his phone. “You don’t like coffee.”
“Turns out I do.” Jennie gave him a smile, realizing th
