“I told you not to come,” he told her, trembling. “And I told you to save your breath,” she replied, tipping her chin up to face him. “You shouldn’t be here,” he choked out, shaking his head. “You know it’s not good—” “I don’t care,” she cut him off by saying. “Now put your arms around me and hold me like you’re not going to see me for another three months.” “Jesus—” Shuddering, Joey pulled her close and rested his forehead against hers. “You don’t wait, do you hear me?” Sniffling, he cupped her cheeks in his trembling hands and looked into her eyes. “You live your life, okay?” “You shut up,
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