NovelEnglishShe was just about to respond when Jimmy spoke again "After we last met, I actually gave a lot of thought to what I told you. At the time, even I thought it was just a moment of impulse." "But the more I thought about it, the more I realized it wasn't impulsive at all. I had already developed feelings for you without even realizing it. What I said that day-those were the truest thoughts buried deep inside me.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI really do like you." Maggie had already guessed the purpose of his call when she saw his non the screen. But she hadn't expected him to say this much. Jimmy's voice was steady, calm, and sincere. He spoke with the conviction of someone who had thought long and hard before making a decision. Before she could respond, he continued, "Last tyou said you'd been married. Been married, not are married.
Can I take that to mean there are problems in your marriage, or that maybe you're already divorced? So-could you tellyour current marital status?" There was no pressure in his tone, and when he asked this last ---- question, his voice was even tinged with a gentle warmth. Jimmy had always made a good impression on her. He was respectful and earnest, asking only for clarity. Maggie had never been someone who could turn away from sincerity with cruelty.
She answered truthfully, "I just filed for divorce today, but it's not finalized yet." "You have to wait out the cooling-off period before it becomes official?" "Yeah." Jimmy chuckled. "Then it looks like I've got pretty good timing." "It's not that..." Maggie grew even more flustered. After saying that softly, she added, "Thank you for liking me, but I=" "I know." Jimmy gently cut her off. Even his interruptions were soft. "I know what you're trying to say.
You don't want to jump into a new relationship so soon. Maybe you've never even consideredthat ---- way. In fact, you probably don't have any feelings forat all right now: Every word hit the nail on the head. Maggie was momentarily speechless. Then Jimmy's voice cthrough the phone again "I understand all of that. But I don't mind. I can wait." Maggie snapped back to her senses. She thought of Isabella and was about to mention her child, but once again, Jimmy beat her to it.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"You said you've been married. So I figured you might also have a child. I've thought about that, too. And my answer is still the same." "That's why-I hope I can be the first in line to pursue you. And if you ever decide to start a new relationship after your divorce, I hope I'll be the first one you consider." Maggie had been confessed to by many people in her life. But never like this. She still hadn't responded when Jimmy's voice cagain, warm as ever. ---- - "Where are you right now?
Have you eaten? I just got back into the city. Can I invite you dinner?"
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