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She sticks out her tongue. “I have to get back to work. Young bodies to build into dancers.”
I nod. “Thanks for the wallet.”
“No problem. Isn’t that what all good wives would do?”
Val pauses by the door, and for some reason, I can’t let her go without explaining who Nell is. “She was just a casual hook-up. Nothing serious.”
For a moment, I don’t think she’s going to turn around, but she does, seriousness transforming her face. “You don’t owe me an explanation.”
“And for some reason, I want to give you one. She was a way to get over you. That’s all.”
She turns back toward the door. I want to beg her to ask the question—did it work?—because in this moment, I’d tell her the truth. No.
“I’ll be late tonight.” She opens the door and leaves.
She gives Ash a hug and they exchange some words, then hug again before she heads toward the elevators. I lean back in my chair, unable to concentrate on work. I fear I’m getting sucked in all over again, and I promised myself after the last time that I’d never let that happen.
