Total pages in book: 181
Estimated words: 171979 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 860(@200wpm)___ 688(@250wpm)___ 573(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 171979 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 860(@200wpm)___ 688(@250wpm)___ 573(@300wpm)
“Tears aren’t a weakness; they are a reflection of emotions filled with happiness or sorrow. You can’t experience the true joy of happiness, until you feel the pain of sorrow.”
Sage reached out to slowly untie Creed’s tie.
“I found out what the pain of sorrow felt like when I had to sign turning off Denny’s life support, then watch the agony Glory had to endure as she healed.”
Sliding his tie off, she started unbuttoning his shirt. As the last button came undone, she looked up into Creed’s somber eyes, seeing her reflection staring back her. Tears were still running from her eyes.
Sage lifted her fingertips to her cheek, then pulled her hand back and showed it to Creed.
“These are tears of joy, Creed. I’m crying because I found out tonight how much you love me.” She took a steadying breath, afraid she wouldn’t be able to finish what she wanted to say.
“I just want you to remember wherever our life together takes us, you made me cry first.”
EPILOGUE
“Ihate you! I hope you rot in hell!”
Sage winced as they walked out of the courtroom together, having to pass the father of the victim of the hit and run whose case Creed had successfully managed to have dismissed.
As they walked through the courthouse under the angry glares of the people who were still milling around after the verdict, she could understand why Creed hadn’t wanted her to accompany him today, and why he still arranged for private security to guard her.
She was determined she was better off not knowing how many enemies Creed had if she wanted to continue having restful nights of sleep; she just had to continue thinking he had his reasons for accepting some of the cases he took.
Glancing at Creed’s unperturbed expression, she couldn’t believe how he took the name-calling and hate-filled comments shouted at him as they made their way out the door being held open by one of their security detail.
“How’s Tayla?” he asked.
“She’s much better. She’s been staying with her mom.”
“Good.” He nodded before giving her a quick glance. “We have a couple of hours before my next meeting; you in the mood to grab some lunch?”
“Depends. Where do you want to eat?”
Inside their car, Creed started the engine. “You take the pregnancy test this morning?”
“Yes, you know I did. It was negative.”
“Don’t look so disappointed.” He slid into the afternoon traffic. “I’m up for another romantic night. We’ll stop by the liquor store after my meeting.”
Sage grinned. “We can grab a pizza, too. I’ll put the girls to bed early tonight and rent Glory a movie.”
She raised her hand for Creed to take, interlacing her finger with his. Contentedly, she gazed off at their surroundings as he drove.
Every day, she had to pinch herself because she was so happy. Glory receiving her heart and lung transplants two days after entering the hospital was a huge part of her happiness, but the majority was her relationship with Creed.
“How do wings and beer sound for lunch?” he asked.
“You had me at beer.”
Creed cast a stern glare in Sage’s direction before he got out of the car. “Don’t forget you promised to stay in the car.”
“I’ll stay right here.”
Believing her promise, he stepped out of the car, amused that she was interestedly looking out the windshield as the leer jet, which had just landed at the private airfield, taxied up to a hangar reserved for its owner.
After he patiently waited for the steps to be rolled to the door for the passengers to disembark, an effusive smile crossed his face as two men came out of the door. He waited until they stepped off the last step before he went to greet them.
“Mr. Wilson, it’s good to see you again.” Shaking his hand, Creed then turned to offer his hand to the other man, Thad. “It’s great to finally meet you.”
“Mr. Bryant.” Mr. Wilson gave him a huge smile. “My pilot told us that Thad and I have some celebrating to do. We were on our way to Thad’s favorite resort when we received the good news.”
“I know you’ve been anxious over today’s hearing. All the charges against Thad have been dropped. I just wanted to stop by and welcome you back home. And, since you no longer need our legal services, I want to give you official notice that Hollingsworth is withdrawing their representation, now that you no longer need us.”
“Wanting to make sure you get your money, huh? Don’t worry; I transferred it to the account you specified as soon we landed. Hollingsworth did a great job.”
Handing Mr. Wilson the legal letter, Creed shook Mr. Wilson’s hand again. “It’s been a pleasure working for you. I’m glad you finally received the justice you deserve.”
As he pulled his hand back, squealing tires could be heard from four police cars approaching the hangar.