“You’re so talented.” I already knew it, even before reading this. “I have a confession.” “What?” she asks, a slight edge in her tone. “I read Love Bites.” Her eyes widen. “When?” “About a week ago.” “Why didn’t you say anything?” Her expression falls. “Wait. Did you not like it?” “No.” I chuckle. “It was great. But I had a hunch you’d be embarrassed if I mentioned it.” “Yeah, that’s fair. I know it doesn’t make any sense, but it’s weird thinking about the people who know me in real life reading my work. I don’t go to their jobs and judge them, you know?” “People judge me at work all the
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