“So.” Mac’s voice is thick and gravelly. “You have some stuff to tell me about, huh? Important stuff.” I bite my lip. “I do.” He exhales. “Well, I’ve got things to tell you about me too. Before that, though, I need you to know something, Brooke.” He pauses. Swallows. Oh my. What do I need to know, Mac? “First of all, I don’t care about anything Ethan said tonight.” Mac takes a beat and shifts his weight. “Wait. That came out wrong. I do care. I care about you. A lot.” I’m afraid I might cry if I try to speak. “More than anything, I just want you to be happy.” He squeezes my hands and my whole
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