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?I'm surprised you got to Jeb,? he reflected, changing the subject?He's a canny old guyHe
sees through deceptions so easily
He thought about that for a minute
?Not much for conversation, are you??
There was another long silence
His words came in a sudden gush?The part that keeps bugging me is what if they're right?
How the hell would I know? I hate the way their logic makes sense to meThere's got to be
another explanation
Melanie struggled again to speak, not as viciously as before, this time without hope of breaking
throughI kept my arms and lips locked
Jared moved, shifting away from the wall so that his body was turned toward meI watched the
movement from the corner of my eye
?Why are you here?? he whispered
I peeked up at his faceIt was gentle, kind, almost the way Melanie remembered itI felt my
control slipping; my lips trembledKeeping my arms locked took all my strengthI wanted to
touch his faceMelanie did not like this
If you won't let me talk, then at least keep your hands to yourself,she hissedWe were both hurting, different hurtsIt
was hard to know who had it worse at the moment
Jared watched me curiously while my eyes filled again
?Why?? he asked softly?You know, Jeb has this crazy idea that you're here for me and Jam
