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“But, I wanted to say hi to some people” I looked overwhisked inside as if I were late

“Inside works And it’s cooler,” he offered

I refrained fro what he had been told to do, but I felt it The judgment The pity The problem I caused for the awards They would much rather I tucked my tail and stayed ho bucket of cookies and cream ice cream

Instead Lexi Wilde was here to collect all her CYAs in person and reirl that underneath it all was paid to be liked

This hen I needed a ate this mine field for me Shohere it was clear to step Who I should avoid The path to safety

There hadn’t been ti Luke, and preparing for the shoith Helena I didn’t have tiers

Before he could shuttle me inside, a microphone was shoved in my face

“Lexi, what do you want to tell your fans about the accusations? Do you think it’s going to affect your chances tonight to take home an award?”

I turned toto stop whether or not he liked it

“Hi” I grinned sweetly “I’m so happy for my fan support I’ve felt so h”

Years of working alongside Jake had prepared me for these kinds of questions

The truth was my accounts were filled with nasty words like whore, slut, and hooker I had been overwhelet out of bed Helena had convincedthe nastiness

“And the awards?” the reporter pressed

“Oh, I’ about that,” I lied “It is an honor to be no here to celebrate country music with my friends”

I felt a tap on et inside or be carried