“Gibs is my family, too. By choice,” Hugh countered in a frustrated tone. “Does that mean I’m guilty by association, too?” “Forget it,” I mumbled, blinking away my tears. “Forget I said anything.” Sniffling, I climbed off his lap and retreated to the opposite side of my bed. “He’s your family and I’m just a girl.” “That’s not true, and you know it, Liz,” Hugh snapped, voice thick and gruff. “You have never been just a girl to me, but I can’t keep having this same fight with you.” “Then stop coming over and you won’t need to,” I hissed, feeling defensive. “You should leave.” “Like hell I’m
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