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Chapter Nine
I must say Rory has been sober all week. I'm genuinely surprised, and very proud of her. She's been running every day. She also told me she was going to start gardening. I made fun of her and told her she was turning into an old lady. I stepped outside and noticed all the flowers Rory had bought already. I smiled and started walking over to see the asshole next door. I hadn't seen much of him this week since my work schedule was so packed. I guess it was time to catch up.
Ash was sitting on the porch; which didn't make sense since he was on house arrest.
"I'm surprised that bracelet didn't go off yet." I smiled and walked up the porch steps.
"I'm allowed to the very end of the porch. I've tested it." He grinned and shoved a piece of bacon into his mouth.
I heard the sound of tires squeali
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