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"That’s not all of it" Suddenly he looks uncoe It’s about promises unfulfilled You pro you to that Even though nothing else we pro you was a risk I wasn’t uy who loves to flirt and always has a compliment for every worew up seeing what men like that leave behind Kids and moms who have to work three jobs That was our life and I wanted so real So I chose the ive uy who could give you the big house and the fancy car and the rock on your finger You chose the guy who could take care of you"

"I take care of myself! I always have But everyone needs someone to fall back on Someone they can trust to be there That hy I left you You aren’t the guy who sticks around, Finn"

"I would have for you I would have stuck for you"

"All of this is in the past, Finn What’s the point of arguing about it now? It doesn’t matter Andrew is part of ether anymore," I admit "I’m sure you already know that"

Finn stares "I didn’t I just assu in his house"

"Because he gave it to me As an incentive not to talk to the press We can’t have anything tarnishing the Carrington na else but I hold up a hand to stop hi about Andrew He’s out of my life and I refuse to allow him to take up any more of my time

"It doesn’t matter We’re here to pick out some furniture So let’s do that You hiredabout the past Okay?"

He nods, looking like he’s in a daze But when I turn to walk away, he follows

CHAPTER FIVE

FINN

I’ve gotten used to the soft sounds RissaBut this ti Not sure whether what I heard was part of a dreahtht thinking about Rissa’s stunning declaration yesterday that she’s not with Andrew anyle

She’sto thethat because she’s free it ain A screa roo in a harsh breath as all ofI breathe in and out in shallow pants as the pain slices throughon to the wall for leverage