After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 29

Chapter 29

“I think we’re just about ready,” Harriet called from the bedroom.

Elaine stood over her bed, trying to decide between two different swimsuits. “Everything’s in order, then?”

“By tomorrow, we’ll have everything in order to purchase the building for the clinic.”

Elaine decided on the black bikini, putting it on beneath the sundress she’d planned for today. She walked out into the living room. “Good,” she said. “We’re so close.”

“You still haven’t decided on a name.” Harriet looked up at her as Elaine crossed behind the couch. “About what’ Elaine’s Center for the Less Fortunate.””

The two of them shared a look.

“Yeah, never mind,” Harriet said and turned back to her laptop.

Elaine laughed. “We’ll think of something. So far, the Sixth Quarter Foundation will have to do.”

“It’s what’s on the paperwork,” Harriet replied. “Where are you off to today?”

“I’m going to the beach.”

Harriet straightened and turned to face her. “You’re what?”

“It’s…” Elaine trailed off. She couldn’t exactly come out and say it was on her bucket list, which she’d been slowly adding things to over the past few weeks. “It’s something my stepmother would never approve of.”

“I get the feeling she doesn’t approve of much.” (1

“That’s to put it lightly.” Elaine pulled her bag over her shoulder. She was about to continue when a knock at the door drew both of their attentions.

Harriet groaned audibly. “Please don’t let it be your parents again…”

Elaine walked over to open the door, glancing over her shoulder at Harriet. “They know I’m not budging on the Matthew matter. I’m sure it’s just some sales–”

“Hey.”

Elaine turned to look at who was standing in the doorway. Her eyes widened. “Liam.”

Harriet immediately hunched over her laptop, pretending not to listen, but she most definitely was.

Liam scratched the back of his neck. “Look, I’ve been thinking about the other night, and I don’t like how I left things.”

Elaine leaned against the doorframe.

Liam looked at her for her reaction. When he got no response, he continued. “I assumed a lot…I was just worried about you. I mean, you were in the hospital and…”

“It’s okay. I get it. That was a stressful night.”

“Friends?” Liam asked, smiling hopefully.

Elaine nodded. “Yeah, friends.”

The two of them stood there for a moment. Elaine shifted back on her heels.

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Chapter 20

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“Right…well, I’m actually headed out.”

“Right, of course! Where are you headed, you need a ride?” Liam asked.

“To the beach, and I think I’m good.”

Liam pursed his lips, then noticed her bag. He snatched it up. “Nonsense! You need help carrying this heavy bag, and my car gets more miles to the gallon.” (1)

He turned and strode down to the sidewalk toward where his car was parked. A sleek black sports car. Elaine watched him saunter up to it and opened the passenger seat, placing her bag inside as if this had always been the plan. 1

She looked over her shoulder at Harriet.

“Go on,” Harriet said, shooing her out the door. “It’s more fun with friends anyway.”