“I thought you valued honesty in relationships.” “What relationship? According to you there’s no such thing. This is just … mutual rape, or something.” “That’s what relationships are.” “Don’t pull that shit on me.” She sat up, swung her feet over the edge of the bed. Putting her back to me. “I know how I feel. If I know anything I know that much. And I only wanted to make you happy.” “I know you believe that,” I said gently. “I know it doesn’t feel like a strategy. Nothing does when it’s wired that deeply. It just feels right, it feels natural. It’s nature’s trick.” “It’s someone’s fucking
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