She watched me for a beat with eyes narrowed but a small smile on her lips. “Exactly. That’s exactly why I’m dating you.”
“A partner is a great thing, Emmett.” Scott put his arm around Miri and she looked up at him in adoration. “Eleven years in, and I can’t imagine my life without Miri.”
I nodded and smiled at them. “That’s sweet.”
Miri nudged Scott. “He had to convince me, but best decision I ever made.”
Avery’s mouth twisted. “Oh, there was some convincing on Emmett’s part.”
Scott leaned forward. “I have to say, I was surprised to hear about you two. Emmet, you never seemed like you wanted to settle down.” He looked at Avery. “Until now, of course.”
I still didn’t want to settle down. The idea of a wife and family turned my stomach. It was great for Will. Will always wanted a fami
