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There was a pause before she reluctantly said, "Okay Be safe"

I ended the call and sank deeper into the seat as I ran one hand over one, and I knew in telling her this, I’d have to tell her about Charlie, and it was killingupset about us, or that she’d been ht now seemed like the worst possible time to tell her But I couldn’t lie to her When I pulled up to a red light, I quickly tapped out a text to Charlie

I have to tell her I’

By the tihborhood, Charlie had responded

I know Tell her I love her

I replied with an I will as I walked up the driveway to Grey’s parents’ house and took a deep breath before knocking on the door and letting myself in

Grey launched herself at me before I even had the door shut behind o to the dock?" I asked into her ear; her only response was to nod her head againstmyself from her, I kept a hand on her waist as I looked up at her parents, both of ere looking at , and I’m sorry I ran out of here But do youwith you overnight again You’ll bring her back tonight," Mr LaRue said firmly, and I smiled

"Of course, sir It’ll only be for a couple hours"

"Mark," Mrs LaRue hissed, and slapped at his chest "Just bring her hoer"

As I backed up with Grey in my arms and walked us out the door, I could hear Mrs LaRue whispering harshly to her husband about hoere grown and he needed to lighten up

"Are you going to tell ot in ot this while I was gone" Opening up the Facebook es, I tapped on the one from Ben’s account and handed it to her

A choked cry left her, and h "Why?" she asked softly "Why are they doing this?"

"I don’t know You still have that account blocked, right?"

"Yes"

"Okay, well, they’ve already prettythey can We’ll just hope they’re done"