Chapter 69

NATHAN She pours us each a mug of coffee and sets it on the kitchen island, bumping her hip against mine and giving me a huge smile that makes my heart skip a beat. Jesus, who the fuck am I? Having this woman in my life has turned me into a goddamn Teddy bear, but I’m fucking here for it. “Are you looking forward to going back to work today, corazón?” She nods, her eyes shining with delight. “I am. They’ve all messaged me this morning being super sweet and supportive. We’re getting jelly donuts for breakfast to celebrate my return.” She bounces on her toes. I rest my lips on the top of her head. “You and your jelly donut addiction.” She giggles. “I know. It’s my one vice.” “Remember you need to leave early today. I already squared it with your boss.” She sighs, and I put down my coffee and wrap my arms around her. “You don’t have to be there if you don’t want to be, corazón.” She looks up at me, her green eyes so full of trust and love. “But you think I should be, right?” “I think it’s