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"Yes, Kadence, he tolda sip of my coffee

"Well, I have no idea why he would tell you that Nix hasn’t warnedall that’s happened, he would have toldthe truth I just don’t understand what he’s up to

"Well, looks like I was played"

"Orlike he said," she adds I don’t reply I watch as she tries to work her brain to co on telling hi there," I mumble I really am I know I have to tell hi up to it

"Well, the sooner the better," she adds, knowing she can’t pushto get off this subject

"We’re going dress shopping next week, so ht o "You know, I’ this new dynah hable; there’s no denying that Fiveout

"I didn’tfor h at her atteo back to the ere before, when she was the one hiding away in our apart to herself while I had the carefree attitude

"But it’s true, isn’t it?" I squeeze her back She looks at et drawn into it I need to ain

"It was a stupid joke," she whispers, but I won’t let her beat herself up about it

"I’ive ht?"

"I do and I love you, too," I reply sincerely "Now, let’s talk about this bachelorette party Can we do Vegas?" I force myself to be happy for her I’m hers that need to be forgotten

"Oh, Nix will not be doith that," she shakes her head, but her smile tells me she would risk it

"Okay, leave it withI’ll be limited with that man of hers

"Just, please, whatever you do, do notridiculous"

"Uood Don’t stress," I say, reaching forit up, my stomach flutters when I see his na I’ve worked so hard to keep hith the last feeeks But after the party and now dinner, I can’t hide my smile when I see his naht?

I look at the screen, wondering what alternate universe I’ if I’m busy