Like Alex said, if there’s anyone I want to be scared with, it’s Sarah. Maybe this is the first step in showing her I can do that.
Chapter 47
SARAH
“So, what else is there?” Kat taps her pen on her legal pad.
I fill my cheeks with air and blow it out. “Do you think that’s enough?”
She smiles, raising her eyebrows. “Sarah, I’m not sure how you’ve kept your shit together all this time.”
I woke up this morning and knew what I had to do. After all Slade shared with me about his mom, it didn’t feel right to talk to Griffin. But I thought about my first day, when Kat dropped into the chair beside my desk. I want to believe we’re friends, and she’d told me to let her know if I ever needed help. Well, I do. My mom and Slade are right. I need her to help me keep my kids.
I also want to permanently separate from Miles’s constant narcissistic ways. But after sleeping beside Slade all night, I want the security to be able to do that every night.
I’ve fallen in love with Slade. I already knew that. That’s why his talking to Griffin without me was so devastating. But I didn’t know I could fall even harder.
When I woke up this morning, he wasn’t there. Instead, there was a note I will keep forever. Just like Slade, it was short and to the point.
Didn’t want Ollie to find me in your bed and confuse him. If you could give me a heads-up if you’re back to being mad at me today, I’d appreciate it. Thank you for being there when I needed you. Slade
This man is always thinking of others. There’s never been a time he hasn’t had the best of intentions, caring for everyone else. Now, all I want is to take care of him. I just need him to let me, and last night seemed like a giant leap in that direction. I want more of it, so I’m here. Finally, brave enough to fight Miles with everything I’ve got.
“This is good, Sarah. From what you’ve told me, I’m sure he’s working with a fantastic lawyer, but even the best can’t argue against facts. Do you have names of the women he’s been with? I’ll need bank statements, bills, documentation of the things the kids have needed but you couldn’t afford, emails, texts, any communication you’ve had.”
I nod. “I can send you everything I’ve given to my lawyer. He’s not doing anything productive.”
“Clearly,” she scoffs. “Don’t worry. He may be fooling everyone in New York, but his lying ass will pay up and leave you alone for good. Plus, we’re gonna get everything he owes you and then some.” She winks.
“Thank you. It’ll take me time, but I’ll pay you. I—”
“Sarah, I’d take these kinds of cases for free.” She leans back in her chair. “This is the fun part. Going after the bastards who like to push women around. You don’t owe me anything. When we win, you can buy a round of drinks, and I’m not the only one drinking this time.”
I want to hug her, and I will, but I’ll save it for later. I push out of the chair. “I’ll email you everything today.”
She nods. “Oh.”
I stop, turning back.
“Robyn and Marcie gave me the lowdown on Cory spilling your personal matters. He has no business trying to be intimidating or just a dickwad. His ass is fired.”
I shake my head. “No, don’t do that unless he violated policy.” I shrug. “He wasn’t mean, just. . .laid out the facts. Things I didn’t wantanyone to know. But I’m over that now.” I smile. “You can only hide for so long.”
She smiles back.
“Plus, he’s one of those people who are just miserable. He’s good at what he does, and that’s important. This job might be the only thing he has.”
“That and Harry Pooter,” she snorts. “You’re too nice, Sarah.”
“Nah. I know what it’s like to have nothing.”
“Well, we’re going to change that.”
I take a deep breath and return to my office, hopeful for the first time in so long it’s almost foreign. A positive outlook isn’t something I’m familiar with, but I think I could get used to it.
I check my phone.
SLADE: Are you still speaking to me today?
