Chapter 83
“If he found out you stayed the night with me?” Derek asked. “Or that I’ve fallen in love with that special common girl?” He smiled sadly at her. “Both?” Halle reminded her insides that now was not the time to be fluttering. “The former, I may be able to talk my way out of.” Derek pinched the bridge of his nose. “The later, I’m not sure.” Halle took it for the truth, though something in the distance of his eyes made her suspect that he had a guess. She let it drop; perhaps some things were better left unsaid. “Thank you.” “For what?” “For telling me honestly.” It wasn’t lost on Halle how hard it likely was for him. Derek laughed and shook his head. Halle pulled him closer to her and he obliged, leaning forward. Their lips met briefly, but that was all it took to reassure her about al
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