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Olivia

My phone rang The fluttering oftone Until I saw Hope’s na me to come back to him

“Hello,” I said as I tapped the speaker button and sat down on the soft, squishy mattress

“Are you sure this is a good idea?” Hope asked

I shrugged, squeezing“If it’s not, I can just come back”

“You could use theelse,” Hope said

“Is that your way of telling me you want me to move out?” I asked

Hope groaned loudly, lettingas you like but I want you to heal”

“I just want to get away for a while I’m too close to Danny It’s like I’m trapped here If he sees me out and about, he’ll follow me back here,” I said “I don’t want to cause any trouble for you”

“I’d just call the cops,” Hope said “He’s not going to get aith that shit while I’m around”

I flopped down on the bed and tucked my ebony hair behind o anywhere I’d ask you to come but I know you’re busy with your job and Max”

“I’m sorry,” Hope said “If you wait a few months, maybe I could take some time off”

“That’s the thing… I don’t want to wait I need this now,” I said

“If you’re sure,” Hope said

I bitthat I was living in the house she’d inherited She could have had a one-bedroom apartment and she still would have found space for me

“I’m sure,” I said “It’s just teeks”

“Have you talked to Tori about it yet?” Hope asked

“She suggested it when she gavemy elbow “It’s what she wanted me to spend money on”

Hope sighed “Well, okay Let me know if you need a ride to the airport, okay? Max will lend me his car”

“I’ll get a ride,” I said “You worry too much about me”