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Aftermore of Adalynn’s friends, I walked to the corner of the property, where it was quiet I felt so out of place with all these rich people, even though some of the ones I azebo that sat in the arden I could hear the soft hout the entire property I sat down on the bench and took offme in those heels As I admired the flowers that surrounded me, the mixture of colors and the beauty of them made me feel both happy and sad

“You look beautiful,” a familiar voice spoke softly fro and my belly did flips I closed my eyes for a moment before I turned around and looked at the sexyin my presence

“Thank you, Ian”

“Do you mind if I sit down?”

“No Have a seat”

This ard and uncomfortable Why would he talk to me now? He had his opportunity and I didn’t know if I had it in le to be nice to him

“I like your hair curly like that It’s very pretty”

“Thanks” I smiled as I looked down

“How are you, Rory?”

Stay calive him attitude Breathe Be nice “I’m fine, Ian How are you?”

I really wanted to ask hio when he chose to ignore es

“I’reat,” I lied as I looked at hiht”

He folded his hands while he looked straight ahead “I think you need to talk to someone about what happened to you I know soood friend of mine”

I bet she is “Thanks But I don’t think so I couldn’t afford it anyway”

“You wouldn’t have to worry about that,” he sighed as he rested his elbows on his thighs and cupped his face in his hands “I’ you”

Suddenly, my heart started to slon and beat at its norize I put my hand on his and he turned his head and looked at hteous Brothers began playing “Would you care to dance?” he asked with a slight smile

“I would, but I don’t kno,” I replied as I looked down

“Then I’ll teach you”

Ian took my hand and helped me up He wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me close He then wrapped his hand around mine as ayed back and forth