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“See what? That was the most awkward conversation in the world.” He shook his head. “Nope. That was normal. It’s just what Rob and I do.” “I can tell that you’re lying. That whole thing was just bizarre. It proved my point, if anything. He had no idea why you were calling him pumpkin. Just admit that you’re still in love with your ex-wife and let’s call it a day.” “I’m not.” “Yes you are.” He lowered both his eyebrows as he stared at me. “Is it so hard to tell me the truth?” He exhaled slowly. “My ex-wife is dead, Penny.” God, his life was a disaster. So much hurt and I just kept stabbing him. Figuratively, of course. I felt like a monster. “You’re a widower?” He shook his head. “No. She died after we were divorced. Actually, it was shortly after you and I got married.” “Oh.” Oh?
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