The sight of the breakfast splayed out seemed as if it had been prepared by a Michelin star chef as three silver dollar pancakes, eggs benedict, hash browns, and turkey bacon would be arranged in pristine presentation. The aromas were something nearly orgasmic as I took my seat facing the pool while Cliff sat across from me, swiping through his phone for what I assumed to be the news articles of the morning. He seemed distracted for a handful of minutes, giving me the chance to partake in this morning’s meal.
“I wanted to discuss Easton with you.” The name distracted my gaze immediately from my bacon as I stalled mid-chew before slowly nodding.
“I know you may think I don’t hold an interest in your life, but I truly want what’s best for you.” My skin crawled as he reached across the ta
