“It’s just, I know you likely hate me after what I did to Ryan, but you never got to hear my side of it. That’s my fault, but I never meant to hurt him.” “Oh, sweet girl, you think I didn’t know there was more to the story?” She leaned closer, rubbing my back. “Ryan finally confessed his role in all of it a few months after you left…I knew as soon as he said he blamed you, there was no getting you back. Not after what happened with your daddy and your momma…” Blinking away tears, I gaped at her. “You remember that?” Giving me a quick nod, she continued, “I only ever wanted you to be happy…same
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