“She was hitting on me, you realize that?” the guy retorts. Why do some guys blame it on girls? Rose didn’t do anything wrong. She held a curt conversation with him. That’s it. Connor barely blinks before he says, “Normally I wouldn’t even waste words on someone who I find parochial and meaningless, but maybe I pity you just enough to say this: in the next two centuries, my wife and I will still exist. We will live beyond you through minds and words and hearts. If that makes you feel weak and insignificant, then maybe you should reevaluate your own stance in the world—and not attempt to beat
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