Ever since we started talking again, it’s like you can’t seem to let me go anymore. And I’m just worried—” “You don’t have anything to worry about,” I say back, suddenly furious. “And let me remind you, you’re the one who picked up the phone in the first place.” “Well, maybe I shouldn’t have.” A shock goes through me. His words silence the both of us. I stand there, completely still, the phone clenched tightly in my hand. I can’t believe he would say that. I want to say something back, but nothing comes out. “I’m sorry. I don’t mean that. Please don’t—” Sam starts. I hang up the phone before
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