“You are too much, Caroline Parker,” is what she says in a voice that is barely more than a whisper. This time, “too much” doesn’t sound like a bad thing. She gives Caroline a long, considering look before she shakes her head. “And I should have started with this, more than anything: thank you. For everything. Even if I am going to pay you back.” Determined to ignore the damning butterflies at the sound and the resonating look on Hannah’s face, she shakes her head. “It’s just a backpack. And Abbie picked out the design.” Hannah ignores her deflection and steps closer. Close enough that
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