?<strong>Chapter 742:</strong>


    Bobby clicked his tongue sharply. “What do you even understand about it? A little bit of drama only adds excitement to rtionships. Remember how Fannie used Jett just to get under my skin? Well, now it’s my turn to use Judie to shake her up and get her to admit her real feelings!”


    Despite his many flings, Bobby had never trulymitted to anyone.


    With a weary sigh, Katherine asked, “Don’t you worry that you might push things too far and end up in a mess you can’t fix?”


    “Love conquers all obstacles,” Bobby said, rising to his feet.


    “Remember how you forgave Shawn after he deceived you?”


    “But Shawn is my husband!” Katherine retorted sharply, raising an eyebrow. “Need I remind you of the reputation you have? This tactic isn’t right for you. You’d be better off being straightforward from the start instead of ying these futile games.”


    Bobby seemed somewhat convinced. He wasn’tpletely dismissive of advice, but the idea of humbling himself to approach Fannie was ufortable for him.


    Their discussion was interrupted by an iing call from a friend. “Bobby, we’re thinking of going up to the mountains this week. You in?”


    “Count me in.”


    After ending the call, Bobby turned to Katherine to see if she was interested in the mountain getaway. He remembered a hidden mountain near Crystal Bay, a ce he and his friends used to explore during their school years. Katherine had visited it once, too.


    Katherine declined with a wave of her hand. “No, I can’t. Joelle’s about to have her second baby any day now. I need to be there for her as soon as she’s out of the delivery room. I’ll stay here until after the baby arrives.”


    Bobby stretched out leisurely and stood, saying, “Being single has its perks—no strings attached.”


    “Why not just tell Fannie you n to stay single forever?”


    “I’m not foolish enough for that.” Bobby smirked from the doorway. “Take care. Try not to miss me too much.”


    Katherine let out a sigh. Motherhood had tempered her reactions; otherwise, she might have hurled her desk cup at Bobby.


    Later, Shawn arrived to drive Katherine home. “It’s been another long day for you, sweetheart.”


    Kicking off her heels, Katherine epted the candy bag Shawn had brought her. “When is Joelle due?”


    “Soon. Adrian’s a bundle of nerves. Just the other night, Joelle muttered something in her sleep, and he scrambled to pack the hospital bag.”


    Katherine chuckled and looked over at him. “Reminds me of someone.”


    “I’d like to think I’m a bit sharper than that.”


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