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Chapter 30: The What If's

Author: Chloe Higgins
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Asher's POV

"Why do you two act as if you've only just met each other?"

I frown at Jack's weird question, "Well, I met her not long before we got married."

Jack shakes his head, clearly not happy with my response, "Yeah, but it seems more now than ever that you two are being more lovely dovey than when you got married."

Jack and I are sitting on the porch drinking a beer. We had spent the afternoon playing soccer and sparring together. After a long training session like that we will sit on the porch watching the sun set with a beer in our hand. Most of the time we'll sit in silence due to exhaustion, but Jack has other plans for our quiet time.

"I don't know what you're talking about," I say, sipping on my beer.

"Lately you two have been smiling at each other more and going on picnic dates," He turns to face me, "It's like at first it was fake, but now it's not."

I almost choke on the beer sliding down my throat. I cough and splatter; Jack watches me with cautious eyes.

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