Chapter 23
HaleyHaley slid onto a stool at the small island, amazed again at how comfortably Austin moved around her kitchen, serving mouthwatering grilled cheese sandwiches as if he’d never left.
"OMG, you dipped the bread in an egg/parmesan mix before frying it, didn’t you? This is so yummy!" Haley swallowed the incredibly tasty bite in her mouth and tilted her head. "Thanks for making this. I didn’t realize how famished I was."
"I’m happy you approve of the Italian twist." Obviously pleased with the compliment, Austin bared his teeth in a quick smile. "So…" he said after a moment. His features turned somber as he dove straight into the deep-end of the events following their separation. By the time Haley pushed aside her plate and slowly ground the last bite of her sandwich, she leane
