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Carrick slumped into a chair Jardin pulled out another and sat across fro ones But I hope I learn froive me”

He knew Jardin’s faults He liked to control everything around him because there was less chance he could be hurt that way He also bla He also knew Jardin found it hard to believe that anyone could love hi up in the household he had There had been little love between his parents or for their children

But could he forgive hi? He’d ripped out Carrick’s heart and stomped on it

Except he never knew he had your heart Because you’re guilty of not telling his About how Sally treated you

“Sally worked us both She used to take jibes at me About how I’d never fit into your life About how I couldn’t be seen with you About how lucky I was to be allowed to live in your house, to have you pay for me Shit like that”

“That fucking bitch,” Jardin growled “Why didn’t you say anything?”

Carrick shrugged “Guess we’ve both got too ood”

“And she kne to play to our weaknesses like a pro”

They were both silent for a long moment

“So now you’re back”

“You knew I left?” Carrick asked

“I did”

He should have known he would have Carrick had moved to Alabama after their breakup He nearly snorted at the use of that word They hadn’t had that sort of relationship

Not then anyway

“I own e Got a house” He didn’t know exactly why he’d come back Only that he’d never felt at home in Alabama Never fit in