“I don’t have room in my life for a relationship right now. I’m sorry I kissed you like that. I shouldn’t have, and …” She straightens in her chair, her nostrils flaring as she pulls herself upright, her lips tightening in displeasure and making me trail off. Somehow I’m getting this wrong. “Look, I appreciate all your help with Sophie and the lights yesterday, even though I know I acted like I didn’t want them. But you’re right, they look great, and that wreath is amazing and Sophie thought it was the greatest thing. She had a rough day and that cheered her right up. I mean, an elf came over
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