Chapter 6
Chapter Six
CARTER
Although Ashley isn’t excited about me staying at her B)
My family’s comments don’t annoy me—they’re right. I normally have a different woman with me every year at Christmas. But unlike in years past, I haven’t been eager to move on to the next one since my last breakup.
Most people only see an easygoing, charming playboy when they look at me. But I’ve got more layers. No one has ever bothered to look deep enough. Sometimes I think my family believes I’m the superficial one, but I’m starting to think I’m picking the wrong women.
After I send my message, I put my phone on silent, determined to finish some work so I can start on whatever Steph and Doug need checked off their list.
Another half an hour or so passes before Ashley joins me in her office. I glance away from my screen, and it’s clear from her sour expression that something has happened.