Sometimes a simple question could have a complicated answer.
Lisa KleypasThis is a process," she said gently. "I know we want Haven to skip over the middle part and get right to the end . . . but I think the only way for her to get out of it is to go through it. Step by step.
Lisa KleypasI was a new person in the same world, which was a lot more difficult than being the same person in a new world.
Lisa KleypasSometimes an imitation of love can be pretty damn convincing.
Lisa KleypasHis quiet certainty made the ground beneath my feet feel solid. Like someday everything might actually be okay.
Lisa KleypasI figured if I told it to myself often enough, I would start believing it.
Lisa KleypasRebound guys are the best."
"They are?"
"They never even think of getting serious, because everyone knows you don't jump into a relationship right after a divorce. They just want to be your welcome wagon when you start having sex again. It's your time to experiment, girl!"
"The world is my petri dish," I said, raising my drink.
I felt the kind of loneliness that can happen in a roomful of people when everyone but you seems to be in on the good time.
Lisa KleypasDo you think I should stay away from him?"
I asked in a scratchy voice.
Todd took a long time to answer. "My advice is, if you're inclined in that direction, go with your eyes open. It's okay to let someone play you, Haven, as long as you know what's going on.
Yeah, I knew," he finally said, his voice soft. "I always knew I'd do whatever it took. Living in a trailer park, running in a pack of barefoot kids . . . my whole life was already set out for me, and I sure as hell didn't like the looks of it. So I always knew I'd take my chance when I got it. And if it didn't come, I'd make something happen.
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