Protecting What's Mine Quotes

“There’s no shame in not knowing how to do something. There’s no shame in learning and trying. Shame never works as a motivator.”
― Lucy Score, Protecting What's Mine

“Knowing when to abandon the past and when to build on it.”
― Lucy Score, Protecting What's Mine

“No offense, but this is a terrible first date. You smell like smoke and antiseptic.” “Aphrodisiacs for first responders,” he insisted.”
― Lucy Score, Protecting What's Mine

“We're family." Andrea was back to wheeling. "You don't know the meaning of the word. You and your other daughter are no longer welcome near Mackenzie. No more money. No more Guilt-trips. She's mine. And I Protect whats mine.”
― Lucy Score, Protecting What's Mine

“Was she being a healthy adult by avoiding unnecessary stress? Or was this an immature defense mechanism left over from a tumultuous childhood?”
― Lucy Score, Protecting What's Mine

“Ghosts,” Linc said. Her gaze returned to him. “Yeah. They’re always there, lurking in the background.” “How do we exorcise?” he joked. Then winced. Ty was right. He was hiding. “Maybe we just move forward and leave them behind,” she mused. “Sometimes it’s a tough choice,” he said, tucking a wavy piece of hair behind her ear. “Knowing when to abandon the past and when to build on it.”
― Lucy Score, Protecting What's Mine

“She is politely requesting that you give her all your love immediately,” he told”
― Lucy Score, Protecting What's Mine

“People never knew when their everyday lives were going to come to an unceremonious halt. When their schedules and to-do lists would be interrupted by something that changed everything.”
― Lucy Score, Protecting What's Mine

“acknowledge’ ‘What does that mean?’ 'It means I’ve got nothing to add, but I hear you”
― Lucy Score, Protecting What’s Mine

“and Linc decided he’d be happy to be the butt of all the jokes forever if he got to hear that laugh again”
― Lucy score, Protecting What's Mine

“If there was one thing her mother loved more than alcohol, it was appearances. In Andrea’s mind, the most important thing in the world was maintaining a certain level of respectability. She was never without makeup, false lashes, and heels. Even when she was shitfaced. At one time, Mack had thought her mother beautiful. But the ugly truth that no lipstick or pretty dress could conceal never stayed hidden for long. Mack disconnected, feeling the way she always did after a conversation with her mother: anxious, unsettled, and vaguely ill. She could use a strong hug and maybe a happy dog, she decided and picked up her keys.”
― Lucy Score, Protecting What's Mine

“With all that taken care of, she was officially off duty for the day. And out of excuses to not call her mother back. Was she being a healthy adult by avoiding unnecessary stress? Or was this an immature defense mechanism left over from a tumultuous childhood? She picked up the phone and scrolled to her mother’s contact. Andrea. Not Mom. Andrea hadn’t earned the title. “Mackenzie!” her mother trilled when she answered, and Mack automatically shifted into carefully listening mode for any signs of alcohol, her mother’s favorite hobby. “Hi, Mom.”
― Lucy Score, Protecting What's Mine

“Still not sure how the last furry little bastard got out of that damn ball.” “You’re the one who named him Houdini.”
― Lucy Score, Protecting What's Mine