“You treat my girl right, you hear?” I sit up straighter, fixing my hair so it lays flatter, but it’s hopeless. “Of course, sir.” “Good.” He pats her leg. “She deserves the world. Take her horseback riding, she’s always liked that. Loves animals. And so good with them, too. You remember when you would get dropped off to visit me, chicken? You’d take my hand and wanted to see all the livestock.” I nod, attention drifting to her bright red face. “She deserves everything. I won’t give her anything less.” “You keep her happy.” He tips his head down to level me with a serious expression.
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