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“I gotta get out of here,” I ht now, I just didn’t want you finding out through the media” I stood up “Look, it’s been a hell of a day I’et some rest I’ll call you tomorrow Love you, Nic”

Nic turned to me, tears in her eyes “I love you, too”

Jake stood up “I’ll walk you out,” he said

He followed et the na to?”

I handed him the card

He nodded, shoving it in his pocket “I’ll give the out for you”

“Thanks,” I muttered

“Coop? It’ll work out Nic is just shocked Give her a day or two to process what you’ve told her Go hoet some rest Call me if you need me”

I nodded numbly and walked to my car

I was surprised to find Mia on the sofa when I got home

Last I’d heard, she wasto be there, I probably wouldn’t have coht around her

She hadn’t even responded tolike a dickhead But then, knowing that she did like me made me want her more than ever

Shit When did life get so confusing?

“Thought you were leaving,” I said bluntly

She gawked at ht about it and decided ere both adults, and we should talk about this”