“I honestly don’t know what I liked about you.” A Cheshire cat grin lifts his lips. “Oh? Is this a confession?” “No, this is me calling myself daft. I think I liked the idea of you, but when I got close, I realized you’re like your statues. Gorgeous on the outside.” I tap his chest twice. “Empty on the inside.” “Did you say gorgeous?” I shake my head. “Just leave, Lan. I have some work to finish up.” “Not so fast.” He blocks my path, seeming to have gained height as he stares down his nose at me. “See, I know you swapped me for Jeremy, and while I’m wounded in my little black heart, I let it
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