Chapter 34

One day later . . .

Lacey sat across from Will at the New York County Country Club. Will wasn’t a member, but as Lacey’s guest he could come in.

As they looked over the menu, Will said, “I take it you invited me out to let me down easy.”

Lacey looked up.

He was staring at her with a slightly sad expression.

“I . . . yes,” she admitted.

“Do you love the dirt bag?” he asked flatly.

“Yes, and he’s not as much of a dirt bag as you think – not anymore at least,” she said softly. “Will, I am sorry. At the time we met again, I had every intentions of putting Blake behind me.”

“I know. But, he’s smarter than I am.”

“What do you mean?”

“He was smart enough to fight for you. To not let you go. If I wasn’t such a fool while we were in school . . .” he trailed off. His tone was full of regret.

“You were young. We both were.”

“We’re not that ol