Chapter 6
Kiwi’s skin buzzed with nerves as they drove onto the grounds of the senior community in West Palm Beach. Her mother always said that men weren’t necessary and to never depend on one, but learning a skill would last a lifetime. Her mother would have opinions on Gio that she might not want to hear. The freshly cut green lawns outside the small townhouses itched her nose, but she pointed Gio inside the community to park his car right outside her mother’s door.
The moment he parked, he hopped out of the car and ran for her side. She half-waited until he offered his hand, but then stood on her own, fixing her bird pendant. She took his hand after and walked beside him.
If she really meant to give him a chance, it had to start now which meant compromise on her part.
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