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CHAPTER 10: THE FUTURE YOU COULDN'T PROMISE

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Kath's Point of View — and the Boy Who Couldn't Let Her Go

(REASON WHY GINO AND KATH BROKE UP)

7:43 P.M. — RESTAURANT

The first thing Gino noticed was the candle.

It stood in the middle of the table, its little flame trembling every time the air conditioner hummed. Beside it sat two plates, two glasses, and a small bouquet of white tulips.

Kath had always liked white tulips.

He remembered because he remembered everything about her.

Her favorite flowers. Her coffee order. The way she tucked her
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