“Cheers, Lukey,” I replied, forcing myself to keep the head. “I really appreciate it, lad, but I don’t want her to get any hassle over this.” Exhaling a heavy sigh, I added, “We all have school together and play on the same team, so I’m going to take the high road on this one.” “Then you’re a better man than him,” he replied, squeezing my shoulder. “And you deserve better.”
