RUIN ME TENDER
And, with the smallest smirk, I tossed my bid aside.
Ciaran could have it.
A pity token. A momentary victory to feed his ego.
But I knew—oh, I knew—he saw through my little act.
I didn't care.
"You shouldn't dwell on it too much, mija," my father says gently, snapping me out of my thoughts.
I exhale a slow breath, leaning back again. "It wasn't worth the price."
Another pause. Then, his tone softens, warmth laced in his voice. "Your mother and I miss you. You should visit us soon."
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