“I love you, Brock.” She wanted to reach for his hands, clasp them in hers, but she still had no right to assume he would try their relationship again, this time for real. “I know I don’t deserve you, not after the way I shut you out. But if you’re still open to seeing where our relationship could go, I’d like another chance.” He lifted a hand to her face and caressed her cheek. “If you really want to be with me, I’m warning you that it’s gonna be real hard—” “I realize all relationships face challenges—” He touched her lips and silenced her. “It’s gonna be real hard because I’ll probably
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