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BOOK 4 - Chapter 25: Found Something

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“Why not? We’re both adults. Both trying to figure out what happened.” My hand is still on his shoulder. “Why does it feel wrong to be here with you when we’re both victims in this?”

“Because Maya—”

“Isn’t here. Has made it clear she wants nothing to do with you.” I let my voice soften. “When was the last time someone touched you? Held you? Made you feel like you weren’t completely alone in this?”

“Don’t.” He stands abruptly, putting distance between us. “Don’t do this.”

“Do what? Care about yo
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Good lord. Maybe Maya should move on from both of them. If he’s “staring at Sophie’s lips” then maybe he doesn’t love Maya like he says. He’s trusting her over his best friend too…..the way you’re writing it makes it seem like he does have feelings for Sophie.
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