JOHN’S POV

I didn’t know what Aaron had said to Abby to make her run, but I didn’t care. Aaron stopped in front of me on the way out with his boxed pie, and I gave him a serious expression and placed my hands in my pockets.

“Sheryl told me you were out here. How’s the research going? I can’t imagine this was part of the business deal.” Aaron stared at me in a chaotic way and licked his lips.

“Let’s talk.” I took a hand from my pocket and gestured with my ...