“No, I’m sure you didn’t, Mr. Reed, but if you can forgive me for speaking frankly, I’d like to reassure you that your daughter not only handled herself in a matter befitting a lady, but she also kicked our asses before she forgave us.” He tucks his sunglasses into his pocket. “Marnye has a big heart; she forgives too easily,” Charlie says, studying the group of them. “I swear, if you’re playing some sort of long game …” “Long game?” Zack ask, and Dad glances his way. A shock of adrenaline courses through me, and I lick my lips. If I said I hadn’t at least considered that possibility, I’d be
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