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But honestly no one is sad that Lia us for Christmas dinner this year

No one, except Aria

“I guess I deserve this,” Aria says,from her eyes “And Nash deserved a chance to kick me while I was down”

“No, Ra” I sit down next to my sister, careful not to disturb the baby as I brush her hair from her face “Whatever happened between you and Nash, you were only a kid And as far as Liam is concerned, I don’t knohat he did to make you leave, but I have no doubt that you did not deserve it”

Aria’s face cru at her danant with Felicity”

“That bastard” I curse softly “You were always too good for hi back theNashville was closer so I could go punch the jerk in his pompous face

Or somewhere else…

So his crime

“He pro to end it, and I think he did,” Aria says “But right after Felicity was born, he started up again With someone else”

“I’ Aria’s back “Slowly With whatever weapon will hurt the most A fork Or a toothpick Ten thousand paper cuts”

“He’s not worth it” Aria lets out a bitter laugh-sniff “After I found out about the second wo the entire tiether With Becky orked publicity at the record label, and then with so put together e firsta fool of me the whole time”

“I’ her close “I’m so, so sorry”

“Like I said,“I entle when I ended it with someone Back in the day”

“Teenagers are stupid,” I assure her “They can’t help it We’re all thoughtlessly cruel e’re young”