“Hi Mari, I couldn’t help but overhear your little conversation with my sister here.” He slaps his hand on my shoulder like we’re best buddies. “I’m Ash. Ashton Lee, brother to Violet Lee. I apologize for my sister’s failure to introduce us. I don’t know who this Isaac guy is, but if you need a real man, I’m available.” Ash winks flirtatiously, and I shove him away from her. Mari lets out a musical laugh and shakes her head at my brother. “Ignore him. Ash, go outside for a second whilst I speak to Mari,” I say, shooing him toward the store exit. “Dogs are treated better than me,” he mumbles
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