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“Mas off him

When Demon looks atweepy myself

“You have any problems?” He questions

I shake my head

“Good”

We go inside and I prepare theet here Ellie hasn’t shut up She’s been talking a ras She wasn’t supposed to start kindergarten until next fall, but she tested higher thanearly I guess I can’t deny that Gladys taught her well

I thought it would be best to let them meet at ure out where Ellie and I are gonna live Will Carter want to get a place together? Will I need to sell

After he finishes a few small bites of his soup and sandwich I watchwhat he is going through tugs on s The pile of medical bills on his kitchen counter further ce me the truth Most of the envelopes are froto accept this man and I have to lose him in return It isn’t fair

Ellie is in the living roo cartoons

“Don’t look atall sorry for yourself or otta make the best of it”

“For you I guess thatyourself in women and liquor,” I tease

“Yesterday, hter with irl rotten”

I smile weakly

In a way, I don’t want Ellie growing attached to him She will fall in love with his wicked charone

“Isn’t there anything we can do? There has to be a specialist who can give you an experi a shred of hope