“I hear what you’re saying, Shan,” Johnny added. “But for me, I find it really hard to tolerate Lizzie’s behavior when I’ve seen how you carry yourself.” Shifting around in the back seat, he draped a protective arm around her shoulder. “You’ve been hurt more than anyone I’ve ever known, and still you spread kindness. You wouldn’t harm a fly—and certainly not intentionally.” Shan blushed bright red and ducked her face. “That’s not always true.” “Yeah, it is,” he countered, tipping her chin up so she looked at him. “Baby, I’ve watched you get stung by a bee and not retaliate.” “Because we need
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