She shot me with another stream of water. “When are you going to realize you’re wonderful? How many university degrees or patents do you need to add to your résumé before you accept it? What dollar amount in your bank account will finally convince you? Guess what. You’re amazing just the way you are, even if you didn’t accomplish all those things. You deserve someone equally wonderful. Be it Shannon or Ava or another fortunate girl.” I spun my head around, making sure no one was within earshot. “But you know where it starts?” Mrs. Cartwright pressed the nozzle of the spray bottle against my
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