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uit stood with his hands in his pockets, back to Aimee, q

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th a quiet smile.

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life, Aimee hadn't expected

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she said after a steadying breath,

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t. Both of them had their sights s

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ifting her hand wi

cool skin sparking a brief, silent current between them. "Your room's

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ha

ed through the living room as he slammed his palm ag

ot into someone else's car? Does she eve

ers of her reddened eyes. "She must still be holding a grudge... beca

whole life. She wouldn't have su

don'

er hands. Her lashes were damp, her eyes red. "This is all my fault. If I hadn't

onya's oldest son - stepped in to block her. "You

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dre

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wa

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