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I’ under et It wants to land sos of Linwood for the shitstorm that has overtaken my family and my life

But the truth is, they made the best choice they could in an impossible situation

I drop my head for a moment, and I feel both Dax and Chase squeezetouched by both of the touched by one person—that’s how in sync they are

My nostrils flare as I drag in several deep breaths, and when I rise to my feet, the twins stand with me They follow several paces behind me as I cross to the door and open it

I rong Lincoln’s not standing with his back to it He’s leaning against the hallall opposite the door, arms crossed over his chest River stands next to him He must’ve arrived while the other tere in the room with me

Linc straightens slowly, his sculpted features impassive, his intense a to read hts

“Now do you understand?”

There’s soe in his voice, and I think I understand better why he’s been so pissed at me this week

Because I didn’t trust him

Even though he was trying to protect me Protect my mom

I hold his gaze and nod “I’m sorry”

So in his stiff posture snaps, and before I can say anything else, he’s pushing away fro toward me His body collides withhug, holding s stumble

He tucks his head next tomy ear

“No, baby I’ sorry”

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