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But it is too late now It is what it is

God, it ure out why he isn't bothering her any insane I knoould be

It’s after seven when Scar and Jake walk through the door She givesit over the back of the couch Jake yawns and slumps onto the couch beside it He looks exhausted They both do

“Hungry?” I ask I walk over to Scar and kiss her cheek

She s in her eyes Is she e I want her to feel After considering everything, I don't want her to feel that she has anything to feel sorry for, and I know I need to tell her that I’ anyone

“We ate at the hospital,” she mumbles

I watch as she leans forward and ruffles Jake’s hair

“Ready for a bath?” she asks with a grin He nods

I follow her down to the bathroom and watch her run the bath

“We need to talk about this ,” I say, my voice soft

“I knoe do” She looks defeated “Just let et Jake into bed first”

With Jake fast asleep in bed, I crack open a bottle of wine—because I have a feeling that we're both going to need it I pour two glasses and carry the for lasses as I slide onto the seat next to her

“Let in, “I want you to know that what you've toldabout the way I feel for you I've done stupid things in ret what you did”

“I do regret it More than you’ll ever know,” she whispers