Yours Truly (Part of Your World, #2)

by Abby Jimenez

“I always think that when we’re quiet, we’re agreeing to be harmless to each other. That we’re just sharing the same space and letting each other exist exactly as we are, and neither of us would hurt or upset the other one.”

I was tired of making excuses for why it was okay to accept less than I deserved.

It was knowing that leaving was an option that gave me the courage to try.

“Anyone who says money isn’t everything has never had to live without it.”

He dragged a hand down his mouth and looked away from me. When he came back, he held me with his tired brown eyes. “Briana. Just…come to bed.”

And you know what? If you’re only with me for the kidney, I don’t care about that either. Because I am so fucking in love with you, I’ll settle for anything. Even that.”