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Janet and Officer Franks talked for a couple of minutes After Officer Franks left, Janet sat down in a nearby chair

"Alex, you were sexually assaulted He touched you without your consent You should talk to someone about it You can’t deal with this on your own"

I didn’t look at her as I said, "Can I talk to you?"

She reached for my hand "If that’s what you want"

I slowly nodded as I felt a teardown my face "Yes," I whispered as I closedto take over I hadn’t realized how tired I was

Will…I’lanced over to Lex as she stared out the passengerThe whole way frole word

I thought back to my conversation with Janet

"What do I need to do for Lex?"

Janet s to withdraw a bit Even though Blake didn’t rape her, he still violated her in more than one way Be patient with her, love her, and don’t push her, but don’t let her push you away either"

I nodded my head "I love her so rinned "I know you do I’ve talked to Mr and Mrs Mathews Alex has seemed to develop a trust with me Will, I’ve been in Alex’s shoes, except I was raped I think she feels that I knohat she is going through I’ll do whatever I can to help her and her family"

My heart instantly hurt for Janet "I’m so sorry, Janet"

She sh this, Will I promise you"

I pulled up and parked behind Gunner’s truck Grace and Luke were heading to Austin today to pick up all of Grace’s and Lex’s things Then, Luke was going to drive Lex’s car back to Mason

I reached over and touched Lex’s arm, and she jumped I quickly pulledmy heart

"I’m sorry I didn’t ave me a weak smile "It’s okay"

I returned her set your door"

I jued to her side I opened the door and held htly She got out of the truck and began walking toward the back of the house

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