“Your sister wanted you as a bridesmaid, but we may have to take you out of the pictures if you don’t lose some weight before then.” “You’re lucky he’s even here with you. Why would you try to outrun him? Don’t you know men like to feel powerful. Not have a woman try to show them up.” “Please go take a shower before everyone assumes you’re sweating because of the heat.” “Where did you get those clothes, Julia? It’s a wonder he saw anything in you at all.” I’d been seconds from screaming the truth right in her face, but that would’ve been worse. That I’d lied about being with Berk—oh, sorry,
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