“You can’t seriously be thinking of going on a coffee date with him?” is the first thing I say. The very first—and very wrong—thing to say. I can’t help it, though. I’m a suspicious person by default, so even though Cole said he isn’t interested in Ellie, I don’t believe him, especially with the few articles I’ve seen making their rounds. She spins around. “I’m not thinking about it. I am doing it.” “He’s bad news.” “I’m not the kind of person who believes everything that’s in the media.” “Maybe you should.” “Why?” “He’s a cheater.” She tucks her arms against her chest. “So? Not that it’s any
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