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She rolls her eyes. “No.Nothing happened.I just told him I needed some space.”
“Leigh,” I caution. “Be careful with that. You could—”
“Oh my god! I can’t believe this! Then again, I don’t know why I’m surprised. Youwouldcare more about Nick than me.”
I take a step back, my eyes rolling over her face as I attempt to figure out what’s happening here. “You know damn well that isn’t true. I love and support you both. Always.”
“But your first thought was to warn me—”
“My first thought wasoh shit, she’s pushing him away. Tell me that’s not what you’re doing.”
“I never should’ve come here!” she yells, picking up her purse and throwing it over her shoulder.
“Don’t do this. Don’t walk away like this, Leigh. Please.”
“Ay! I don’t want to hear it. I don’t. You’ve got no idea what I’m thinking or feeling, so back the hell off. I’m doing what’s right for me. For my baby. That’s what I have to worry about. That’sallI have to worry about. I’m done relying on anyone else to take care of us!”
“Where are you going to stay?” I call as she walks out the door. She slams it shut as I stand there, dumbfounded.
This is worse than I thought.I’ve seen Leigh struggle. I’ve watched her spiral. But not like this. I know she doesn’t like letting people in when she’s hurting, but seeing her push everyone away is scary.
“Hey.” I turn at the feeling of Vince’s hand on my arm. He’s standing there holding Harper and looking at me with concern. “You okay?”
I slowly shake my head, and he wraps his free arm around me, pulling me to his chest. “No. I’m worried about her. And… that hurt.”
He kisses the side of my head and holds me tighter as unease grows in my stomach. I hate seeing my best friend in pain and not being able to help her. More than that, I’m worried about what she might do next if she keeps pushing us all away.
