“Thank you.” “For what?” I quirk an eyebrow in confusion. “For everything. The things you did for my mom. For never giving up on me. The apology.” Her eyes are bright with emotion again, but I force back the need to go to her. “It wasn’t your fault, but I might’ve used you as something to bitch about while I was down there.” I laugh, my smile wide and genuine, not the least bit offended by her honesty. “And as for everything that happened between us before that day? You’re forgiven.” She shrugs a shoulder, like it’s no big deal to her when it means the fucking world to me. “You mean that?” I
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