TATUM'S POVAfter signing the contract, I felt like a different person.For the first time in what felt like forever, I felt alive again.It wasn't as though all my problems had suddenly disappeared. They hadn't. The memories were still there, the pain was still there, and so was the part of me that still missed everything I'd lost.But somehow, for the first time, I felt like I was finally taking a step forward instead of constantly looking behind me.The drive back home was surprisingly fun. Xavier kept me entertained with his endless conversations, just like he always did. Somehow, he had a way of making even the most ordinary moments feel less lonely.As soon as I got home, I went straight to my room and called Amelia.It rang a few times before she finally answered."Hello?" Her groggy voice came through the phone."Hey, are you asleep?" I asked."Check the time."I glanced at the clock beside my bed.Midnight.In LA."Shit. I'm sorry. I didn't check the time.""It's fine." She y
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