It’s a saying,” I explain, my eyes bouncing to Jude for help. He’s the joking type—actually, so is Ryker—so I don’t understand why both of them are acting like the saying is weird. “I know. I just didn’t know people still said it.” Ryker laughs again and continues to shake his head. “A tough nut to crack,” he repeats. His smile is so wide that deep lines frame his mouth on both sides. “Stop laughing at me and go talk to him,” I demand, giving both of them a dirty look. I haven’t had enough caffeine—or mimosas—to allow the two of them to laugh at whatever sayings I choose to use. “Yeah, go
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okay but people really do still say that 😭
