“You think you don’t have anyone?” he continued softly, ignoring my sounds of protest. “You think you have to fight all your battles alone, with no one by your side?” I shoved against him as I shouted, “Leave me alone!” He blinked and gave in, his hand falling to his sides as he stepped back. Suddenly, I felt like I could breathe again, like I’d regained control. “It’s been six years, Abbie,” he said thickly. I looked at him as I moved away from the wall. “I can fight my own battles, Beau,” I shot back. “I don’t—” “—you screaming and hitting me won’t scare me away,” he cut me off. My mouth
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