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"Yeah, likewise," I tell hi

Brody walks up toI can't help but look around in search of watchful eyes It's just a hug, but why does he feel the need to hug me?

I don't stop the ehtly "I'h I didn't mean to be a jerk to you in the school I'm protective of Parker"

"I understand," I tell him

"Maybe I'll see you around sometime," he continues

I shrug rather than respond "If you lose the beard,is scratching the hell out ofminute

"My beard?" he says, pulling away as if I ers down the side of his facial hair and ross I hate thick beards

"It's not the best look," I tell him

"On the contrary, it is the best look," he argues

"Okay," I respond, ending the argument

"The single mom's club at the school has no complaints about it," he says with a wink

"Well, evidently, there is plenty for you to choose from"

"This is going to sound like an asshole co involved with someone who has an additional kid You know?"

As a h time with Hannah?" I ask, not that it's any of my business

Brody runs his hand up the back of his head "Goddairl has it out foror what, but her attitude—I soht suffocate me in my sleep"