"Holden, I’m sorry I bothered you. I shouldn’t have answered. I’m fine. I’ll call you later." "Aria, don’t you dare—" I hang up the phone. He’s pissed, and I know it. So, I shoot a quick text. Aria: I’m with Olivia. I’ll be okay. I’m sorry. "Did you really just hang up on him?" I nod. "Yeah, I did. I need to find my own strength. He asked why I didn’t call, and that’s the thing. For a second, I considered it, but I’m not his responsibility, and he’s not always going to be around." My chest gets tight from the thought alone. "Aria, call him back. It’s okay to let people help you. If he makes
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