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A chance to explain, or a chance with lasses that shield ave you all those weeks in LA?" Becca asks, co to my rescue

Thank you, God The sane and feisty sister I know and love is back I look over at Becca, co to speak

Colton watches the interaction happening betweenwhat I’ve told her about h to know I’d never divulge our secret

"I fucked up It rong not to tell you…" Colton’s voice is thick with ea-beast who…" Pace starts

Colton holds up one hand, silencing his brother "No, Pace This is my e to ease his pain and anguish flares up insideColton’s eyes Of course, I’lasses, but still

His sad look dissipates ever so slightly

An hour later, we’re on our second bottle of wine before the waitress even thinks to bring the luncha quick bite to eat is quickly turning into an all afternoon affair The pace of this country’slike the US

"Let’s order so me a menu printed entirely in Italian

Our food is finally delivered, and while we eat Becca opens up about her treatment I can’t help but notice Colton leans forward on his elbows to absorb every word He knows the hefty price tag for the treat bid And maybe it’s the charitable side to hi inside of him feels proud to have helped

When Becca probes Colton about his work, heand then launches into a detailed discussion about his charity foundation They’re close to fulfilling their rand opening soon

Becca is in awe listening to hiot even better in her eyes

"Sophie’s work isKylie caught up" He reaches for h the conversation buzzes around me, I can barely keep up My head is filled with questions about Colton’s e to a woman he admittedly doesn’t love Why did hein their bed? My entire relationship with him now feels tainted