My heart slammed in my chest. I dropped my gaze, fighting to keep control of myself. Rory actually cared. No one had cared in a really long time. “I’ve already got a lawyer working to get me permanent custody of you. Even if she’s acquitted, which I highly doubt will happen, my lawyer said he could tie her up in red tape long enough for you to turn eighteen.” Rory reached out and lifted my chin till I was looking him in the eye again. “You’re never going back with her, Lexie.” I didn’t say a word. I couldn’t. No more moving, no more new schools. I was going to be able to have a normal
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