Chapter 124

“Okay. Just let me know if you need any help,” I heard all muffled. What came after that, loud and clear, was sort of shocking. 4

“Say something, Goose.”

I tried. “You…It’s not that…”

“I mean, I know you don’t really want to marry me, and I fully understand why.”

“I do,” I said.

“No pun intended.”

How could I not want to marry the man? “Patrick, it’s just…”

“I get too excited,” he said.

“And I don’t? Remember the superhero costumes and making snow angels in a blizzard? It’s one of the many things I adore about you, while, at the same time, being very grateful you also find it somewhat endearing in me.”

“Endearing? I find it magical and wonderful, sexy and uplifting.” Patrick stayed true to form with his words.

“So, what’s the problem, then?” Other than the fact I still wasn’t talking about my true feelings.