Chapter 207

Eden

"Thanks for coming to hang out with me." I wrap my arms around Devante's waist. "I missed our early mornings."

"I did too, I'm gonna head home and go to sleep for a few hours."

"You deserve it. Especially since you showed up right after work. I appreciate you more than you know."

He drops his chin to my head, hugging me tight. "I'll be here when you close up."

"You don't have to."

"I want to, let me be a part of your dream too. You don't have to do everything alone. If anything has come of the situation with your gallbladder, I hope it's that you realize I want to be a piece of the solution, not a part of the problem." His words are firm, tone is serious.