Chapter Twenty Brandon’s steps felt a little lighter on the pavement the closer he got to Lily. He owed her an apology from his behavior the previous night, and he was anxious to see her. He would need to find a way to make it up to her. He just couldn’t think of anything right then—he was mentally exhausted. He walked into his condo and found Lily looking out his picture window. She turned when she heard the door. She wore her work clothes. Her arms were crossed, and her face read wary. “Hi.” “Hi.” He slung his jacket over the back of the chair, dropped his case, and walked to her. He took her hands in his, staring down at them for beat. “I owe you an apology for last night. I was on edge. So much is going on right now, and I’m not thinking clearly when it comes to my personal life.

