love Halley because it’s impossible not to. It wasn’t planned. It wasn’t even wanted. It just happened. And I’m sorry this affected you so profoundly; I’m so damn sorry for that. I had no idea how deep the situation went back in Charleston. If I had, I would have done it all differently. I wouldn’t have filled your head with that untrue shit.” I closed my eyes, breathing out through my nose. “But I see what you see. A strong, capable, resilient woman. I never viewed her as a teenager or a broken soul who needed fixing. She just needed guidance. Love. Someone to believe in her. And that was
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