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Nodding, Brooks pulled out his car keys. “It’s settled then. I’ll keep you informed.” He started toward the front door and chuckled, but there was no humor to it. “You know, you wouldn’t believe the kind of shit my dad told me. Honestly, I’m surprised he’s still alive with all the enemies I know he still has.”
His father was a hated man, that was for sure. But then again, he found his redemption and became a better person. Everyone made mistakes. Brooks opened the front door, and I leaned against the frame as he walked to his vehicle.
“Let me know if anything changes before next week.”
Brooks hopped in his truck. “Will do.”
As I watched him leave, my phone rang. Groaning, I pulled it out of my pocket, wondering if it was Hailey again or someone else wanting a booty call. I never thought there’d come a day when I’d dread that. Luckily, when I peered down at the screen, it turned out to be my sister.
“Hey,” I answered.
Aleah’s chipper voice came through the phone. “Hello, hello. I got some good news for you.”
I could use that about now. “Let’s hear it.”
Aleah giggled. “You’re going to love this.”