She’s full-on sobbing as she grabs her bag, refusing to meet my eyes as she steps past me for the door. “I’m sorry,” she whispers. “But I changed my mind.” “I don’t believe that,” I croak, clearing my throat. “Not for a damn second, Kenra.” I step closer, until my chest is against her back, and she tenses before allowing her body to relax into mine. “I don’t believe you. There’s a reason. I don’t care what it is. Nothing is worth more to me than having you. Nothing.” I wrap my arms around her, closing my eyes as I hug her from behind. Payton’s words are fresh in my mind, so I lay it out there.
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