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I could call the cops, I suppose, and tell the order, too

But I can’t bring s

It’s not just about his criminal records In a s order would bring this whole thing a few notches up in gossip-worthiness I don’t need that kind of attention

On top of that, I also don’t want Luca’s drug-seeking ways to cost him his business

Maybe I’ too soft on hie people—when our dad died in a freak accident, Peter shut down and buried hial

I can’t really blahteen and nobody expected our dad to die at the young age of thirty-seven He was just running so car careened into him and killed in instantly

All of a sudden, there was a heavy burden on Peter’s shoulders He had to run the clinic, h money to pay the bills, and take care of me, too

I h Statistics say that nearly one in ten veterinarians in the country suffer psychological distress, and hts This job drains you

Luckily, soed to convince everyone to let me stay with him

Getting out of that hole was difficult for Peter I can’t ih that and deal with the loss of his business at the same time

I wonder if ive me a soft spot for addicts

I open my car door and twist to look Luca in the face before I step inside He watchesto miss my words

“Go home, Luca Or I’ll call the cops on you” It’s just an empty threat, but I have to say it I want him to realize how serious this is

“I’ree to talk to me,” Luca says stubbornly

I let out a big sigh as I take my seat in the car

“I’ll wait here I’ll be here when you get home Whenever you’re ready to talk to me, I’ll—”