Lily is quiet for a few minutes before she talks again. “Why not ask Willow to pick a fiancée from the start? Why try finding one through an app?” I keep my mouth sealed. “I deserve the truth,” she says when I don’t answer. “At least give me that.” My stomach muscles spasm at the idea of hurting her—a weakness that only applies to her—but I take a deep breath and stroke the dice in my pocket to ground myself. “I was bored.” She sucks in a breath. I continue, knowing my answer will destroy any positive feelings she might still have toward me. “You were the first person who messaged me, and I
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