“People are living, breathing tropes, and romance is just a piece of that. Frannie and Mark are instant connection. Devon and Kennedy, the classic best friends to lovers—” “One of my favorites,” Jade says. Then she gestures between the two of us. “Marriage of convenience.” Hallie crosses her arms over her chest, looking smug. “What’s mine then?” Jade and I look at each other, and I gesture for her to say it. “Afraid to love.” Hallie squints at her, then downs the rest of her beer and climbs out of the booth, shaking her head. “Romance people,” she mutters as she walks away. Jade and I clink
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