There’s a churning sensation in my belly, and I send her a weak smile, not wanting to put a damper on her mood. “Why wouldn’t I be?” She jumps up and pulls her leg underneath her, nearly bouncing with energy. Of course she’s giddy. She’s not the one being sold off to someone she doesn’t even know. I choke back the bitterness. It’s not Caitlín’s fault. Then her expression flattens, and she settles down to glare at me. “Wait a minute. You answered my question with a question. You only do that when you’re evading the truth. Does that mean you’re not happy?” There’s no way I can tell her why I’m
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