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She stepped into the water, keeping her body covered as much as possible “It’s not too hot”

She ran her hands in the water, leaning back The bubbles covered her body so he didn’t get a good look at her tits She didn’t turn toward hi him off, but he knew deep down he deserved it She didn’t owe hi

His feelings about Sarah were his own problem

The truth was, he did feel guilty

Guilty for letting Sarah down The pain of knowing this girl had been out there the entire tione looking He hadn’t known she existed, but for hi with her, loving her

She didn’t even knohat true affection was

“Is this your friend’s shampoo?” she asked

“Yes, you can use it”

“Awesome”

He watched as she washed her hair, sliding back beneath the bubbles then co back up for more

Unable to not touch her, he stepped away from the door, walked the few steps toward the bath, and took the soap from the side dish As he lathered up his hands, Tulip didn’t even look at hian to wash her

That one touch and he felt calm, prepared

“I lied,” he said

“What about?”

“Missing her I didto England because I caused way too much trouble Sarah was a friend from the moment I saw her She was nice I liked her”