“You are, by far, the most difficult person I’ve ever come across in my entire life. You shut me out repeatedly. You made me chase you, which is ludicrous,” I say, pulling a face that makes everyone laugh. “You were rude, mean, standoffish. . .” “Okay,” Lyla interrupts, squeezing the tips of my bandaged hands lightly. “I think we need to go over what wedding vows are supposed to be like.” Everyone laughs again. I continue, “But then you let me in. Me. Even after you knew what my reputation was, you gave me a shot. You are the most selfless, brave, loving person I know. And you’re funny as
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