Chapter 25

• Gigi watched Alfie sleep on the sofa with a mixture of pity and concern. He was tall and broad, yet he’d managed to curl up on the small sofa. She sat on the floor, gently patting his shoulder to keep him from waking. He was a confused man, unsure of what he wanted in life, especially since he was constantly subservient to his businessman father. He lacked the freedom to make his own decisions; everything was subject to his father's approval. For a mature man like Alfie, it was a blow to his pride and masculinity.
• Gigi sighed deeply. Alfie had poured out his heart, crying and begging her to avoid Fabian. She hadn't known Alfie felt this way about her. He'd made it seem like she was just someone to satisfy his physical desires. Or maybe he was just confused, and her rejection had made things worse.
• Gigi was startled by the ring of her phone. Frantically, she grabbed it and answered without looking at the caller ID. She quietly moved away from Alfie.