When workaholic Lawrence Weller walks in on the aftermath of his fiancé Frankie cheating on him, his world shatters. Frankie’s the love of his life, the only person he’s ever trusted, and the betrayal leaves him devastated.<br><br>Franklin Ennis makes a huge mistake he regrets deeply before it’s even over. He pleads for a second chance, willing to do whatever it takes to save their relationship.<br><br>A love that deep doesn’t just stop, so Lawrence agrees to try. But mistakes don’t happen in a vacuum. Are they both willing to own up to their part? Will their love be enough to repair what was crushed? Can trust once broken be rebuilt?

Regaining Trust

I barely hear Frankie’s reply. “Loneliness.”


Finally, he looks at me. “I’m lonely. You’re always working, always busy with a huge project or a new client. And I spend almost every night and most weekends without you. Sure, I have friends and a life, but I chose youfor a reason. I love being with you and I missyou. Yesterday you were supposed to be here and you weren’t and someone touched me and…I’m not making excuses, really I’m not, but you asked what it was and it was loneliness. I was an idiot and it was wrong and I’m sorry, but I’m so lonely, Lawrence.” He taps a palm over his heart as though punctuating his point, and the taps grow harder and harder until it’s almost a slap.


Chapter 6