She holds her arms within the air. “Yay!”

* * *

After pizza and a while collectively, Casey falls asleep whereas I learn to her.

I lean over and place a kiss on her temple.

She’s what’s essential right here—I can’t lose concentrate on that even when my coronary heart desires me to.

I set free a sigh and stroll into the lounge, working my fingers by means of my hair.

Alex seems to be up. I open my mouth to say one thing simply as he speaks up.

He’s on the cellphone.

I sit beside him and he takes my hand in his, squeezing it tight.

“Okay. I’ll speak to Lana and allow you to know. Thanks for that.”

He disconnects the decision and drops his cellphone on the espresso desk. “That was Charlie. My agent. I believed I’d name him again tonight as a substitute of ready till tomorrow.”

“What did he say?”

He attracts in a deep breath. “Effectively, the information of my casting is about to drop. He can ask for it to be delayed, but it surely may already be too late.”

I nod. “Okay.”

“And he’s sorry about what’s occurred. We will get safety if you need it.”

“Safety?”

“For you and Casey.”

I blink quickly, making an attempt to course of what he’s simply mentioned. “That’s a bit excessive, isn’t it?”

“Simply to ensure you’re protected.”

“I … I don’t know.”

He locations a kiss on my hand. “You don’t must make up your thoughts proper now. I feel it’s best to use the automotive as a substitute of strolling within the meantime. And we’ll keep in as a substitute of going wherever.”

I swallow laborious. “That works for me.”

“We will get by means of this, babe. That is all new to me too. I’ve had media tales written about me, however nothing like this earlier than.”

I shut my eyes, and he pulls me into his arms. “Why don’t we go to mattress and get some sleep earlier than tomorrow. I simply need to maintain you.”

Nodding, I bury my face in his neck. I simply don’t need to assume anymore tonight.

* * *

I’m nonetheless numb within the morning, dropping Casey off at day care. Utilizing the automotive absolutely makes it much less possible anybody will take images of us. Received’t it?

The issue is that I don’t know, and Alex can’t give me any type of definitive reply. It leaves me conflicted and confused.

I need him. I don’t need all this stuff that include him.

However I can’t select one or the opposite. It’s all or nothing.

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