we could make them believe it’s real.” She flattened her lips like she still didn’t believe me. But I couldn’t say more than that. I wasn’t ready to admit to her that, regardless of what she’d put me through, I’d always have love for her. I’d always want to make sure she was safe. I didn’t much care what I got out of this deal. I only cared that she would be okay — and I’d be there to ensure that.
