“So was that the real Connor Cobalt?” Lo asks, his arm around Lily who stares at me with the same furrowed brows. She glances at her sister with more concern. They’re on Rose’s side. As they should be. “I spoke honestly,” I say. “And that wasn’t the first time I’ve done so.” “So you’ve never loved anyone?” Lo asks. “Not another girlfriend, not your mom, your dad or a friend?” He wants to know if I think of him more than just a contact like Patrick Nubell. Am I using Loren Hale for his father’s company, the multi-billion dollar baby product franchise? At first, yes. Now, no. He’s my real
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