JAX:"I'm sorry," I managed to say, the first words that came out of my mouth."You don't have to be," she replied softly, gazing back at me with consideration. "You shouldn't be either. I think I've come to terms with wanting you too, but there's a lot to sort out. We both have our baggage-""Scarlett," her father called out to her."I agree with you," I interjected. "There's a lot we need to discuss, a much long-delayed repartee. If it's okay with you, I'd like to pick you up next weekend for us to talk," I offered.Please say yes.Tell me you'll see me."Scarlett!" her father called again.Dammit, Mr. De Luca. I'm trying to make your daughter fall in love with me again.She looked back at me from the kitchen door. "What time?" she asked."Anytime is good, as long as it works for you too. We could do morning coffee, a simple brunch, or dinner.""I think brunch is good," she said."Then twelve pm?" I suggested."Young lady," her father's voice interrupted.For the love of-"Yes, that
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