“Being back here—working with y’all—I just—I missed out on so much. If I had known what life was really like here…I mean, I would’ve loved to be out working on the ranch with Dad. I think I’m starting to understand…” I suck in a breath. “What?” “Why he never wanted to leave.” She sounds so sad that for a second, my grip tightens on the doorknob. Do I go in there? Comfort her? I can comfort her from here, best as I can. “I know you have regrets, Mollie. But seeing you today—” I swallow. “You’re doing the right thing.” She scoffs, the sound echoing inside the bathroom. “Maybe. But whether it’s
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