Page 91 of Into The Rabbit Hole

But what aboutRegina?

“Regina, I don’tunderstand.”

“I’ve been thinking about this for a long time. It’s time for Brian and I to settle down in Italy. Instead of coming back here every month, it needs to be a little less than that. Of course, I will be on that plane if either you or Wade need me.” She nodded and gave her a heartwarming smile. “I knewRunwayand I would have to part some day, and I can’t sell it. No way. You were the first person that came to my mind. Even before you and Wade got married. I’ve always looked at you as my own, and it’s fitting that you’re my daughter-in-law. But you’re so much more than that tome.”

“I don’t know what to say.” It was shock, complete shock that had taken over herbody.

“You said once that you enjoyed working here. You said you want what I want for the place. Chloe, you remind me of the version of myself that I was when I startedRunway. But there’s one thing you have that I don’thave.”

“What could that possibly be, Regina?” Chloe couldn’t even begin to think about what that could be. Regina was her mentor, the woman she’d idolized since she knew what fashionwas.

“You have a deep, genuine love for fashion that takes you beyond being creative director. Your vision is everything, the level of your skills and abilities are that of an owner of a successful magazine, likeRunway. So, the place is all yours if you want it. But please bear in mind that your health comes first, so you do whatever you want, but make sure you take care of you and that precious baby you have insideyou.”

“I can’t believe this.” Tears ran down her cheeks. This was the most amazing present she’d ever had, aside from Wade and their baby. This wasdifferent.

“Does that mean you want it?” Regina lookedhopeful.

“Of course. Oh Regina. Thank you. Thank you so much.” She threw her arms around her and hugged her. “Thank you for all you’ve done for me. Thank you for taking care ofme.”

There were at least a million more things to thank her for. Atleast.

When they pulled apart, Regina had tears in her eyes. She cupped Chloe’s face and kissed her forehead. “You’re more than welcome, little Chloe.” Her eyes then moved towards the door and her smile amplified. “Your husband is here. I’ll catch up with you twolater.”

Chloe looked at the door to see Wade standing there, resting against the door frame wearing his black biker jacket and looking like the total, completely handsome hunk hewas.

He smiled at Regina, acknowledging her, and then he put out his hand toChloe.

She went to him, taking his hand. He brought hers up to his lips tokiss.

“Baby, you ready to go?” He did this every day. Asked her the same question. She wasn’t supposed to be going anywhere for at least another two hours, but when he came to pick her up it was time to go home. It didn’t matter how long she’d been atwork.

“Where are we going, Wade?” Shesmiled.

“First to your office to eat ice cream, and then home so I can give you a backrub.”

She loved the sound of that. He lowered to kiss her, and she thought of how lucky she wasindeed.

Joy and contentment surged throughout her body. Chloe had everything she’d everwanted.