She hugged her knees tighter and whispered, “I think everyone just wants me to disappear. Go away. Forget all about me.” “Well, that’s not going to happen, Dakota. I could never forget about you.” Her heart did that throbbing thing where it felt like it might blow up from the pressure. “You have to say that because you’re like my family.” “No way. I’m saying it because you’re probably my favorite person in the whole world.” She peeked out at him, trying to catch his lie. “Not better than you like Cody,” she challenged. “Ha. I like you ten times better than I like Cody.” He smiled at her with
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