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Maybe Morgan needed to hear his side, but she felt so more about her story first

Still, she made up her mind She’d listen She’d pay attention Maybe she owed them that

Blake paced the floor, rubbing his splayed fingers through his hair “There wasn’t a day that passed that someone didn’t mention your name, attend an event where you were missed, or just make a comment about the future, a future all of us hoped you would enjoy with your family and friends

“Many tears were shed Hours were spent worrying after endless days of trying to find you Finally, when no one could bear the pain anyo

“We rieved as if we’d endured your death, but finally decided if ere going to live full lives, we had to move on”

“Sounds like you’d already decided to cut

“You left us no other choice Remember, you’re the one who chose to use We didn’t make that decision for you, and we certainly didn’t want to lose sight of our goals and dreams because of the stupid choices you made”

“You act as if I purposefully tried to hurt you”

“Didn’t you? Weren’t you taught to ht to say no to drugs? Didn’t you know better?”

“I don’t want to talk about this!” she screamed “Why don’t you admit I ruined your life?”

He frowned “Drug addicts are self-centered, Morgan I’ve never ht like to think you had the power to ruin our lives, you didn’t Does that mean I don’t love you? No, of course not At the saiven one life I’m in control of how I choose to live that life and I refuse to let you or anyone else dictate hohere I can find happiness”

“Do you even lovedown to her

“You know I do The question is, do you still have the ability to love me—or anyone else for that matter—in return?”

Grant was standing over Kilo when he awoke He’d pro physician, a personal friend of his, that he wouldn’t assault hies When the cops arrived at the Keesling place, Kilo told thee oak tree

“Did you come to finish the job?” Kilo asked slowly