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She bites her lip as she looks him up and down He said he rejected her, but not how He must have ot that look in her eyes—let me cash in on the other time now

His expression screith confusion This ht be the first time he’s ever asked a woman to wait He’s not exactly—

He’s a manwhore

It makes him happy He’s safe It’s not my business and I like to keep it that way

Leighton spares us from their aard stare “Your dress is cute Is that the bridesmaid’s dress?”

Kristen twirls Corral chiffon twirls with her “No That’s tomorrow But it’s not terrible Penny was specific about the color, but the rest was up to me”

“Can I see?” Leighton asks

Kristen shakes her head “Sworn to secrecy”

“And the color?” Leighton asks

Kristen points to the baby pink bouquet lining the buffet table She winks at Leighton “Our secret”

The soft pink flowers are gorgeous

But they’re the kind of thing Penny hated Does she still hate theed?

I don’t know

And I’m not sure I want to

“Your dress is great” Kristen’s gaze fixes on Leighton’s chest “Bold”