“I already said I was sorry,” I say again, slowly this time. “I can’t give you anything else. Sorry, my friend is an idiot. Sorry, I let her push me into calling you.” Even though it had been her to dial the number from her list. “I think you want attention,” the man goes on, like I hadn’t been trying to dismiss this or explain my actions away. “Is that it, little rabbit? You’re looking for the kind of attention your friends won’t give you?” “No.” I force my words to remain flat. “Honestly? I’m just looking to go to bed soon.” “Well, that’s pretty disappointing. And I don’t believe you. I’ll
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