“Okay.” Her soft voice floated into the crisp December air. “I think I’d like to go back to the hotel. I’m tired.” She faked a smile, one lacking her teeth. “I didn’t have a nap like you did.” “Ella,” he called out after her since she’d barely finished her words before starting to walk away. He’d messed up. Somehow ruined her night. And he’d be getting an earful from his sister via text in the morning. But more importantly, he hated seeing Ella sad. “Ella,” he said again once catching up with her. When she spun around to face him, she had tears in her eyes and didn’t that make him feel like an
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