Laughing, I grabbed his wrist. “Harvey, you big!”
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Chapter 8
“Hey, I’m not a puppy.”
He wrapped his arms tightly around me from behind. “Our star designer has been so busy making money these days, she’s completely forgotten about me.” His voice carried a hint of playful grievance.
Feeling a pang of guilt, I stroked his hair gently. “Alright, big puppy’s upset. I promise it won’t happen again.” He nuzzled my neck affectionately. “Don’t just say it—you have to mean it! And I’m not a puppy!”
I laughed. “I’m a little kitty and you’re a little puppy. Aren’t we the perfect pair?”
Watching him pretend to be annoyed, I felt an overwhelming sense of warmth. Leaning into his embrace, it seemed as though the scars of my past were finally starting to heal.
Harvey was like a ray of light, illuminating the shadows that had once consumed my world.
