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“About two years ago,” I admit. “And that’s all I’m going to say about that.”
He looks like he wants to ask more.
Why he would care, though, is beyond me.
Unless his life is that boring that I’m somehow interesting to him.
His hand clenches the mug tightly as he brings it to his lips again.
“I’m sorry.”
I shrug. “Could be worse. I could have more than just an ugly scar.”
“It’s not ugly.”
My chest tightens at his words, and a blush spreads across my cheeks.
“Okay.”
I resume eating in silence.
Grey stays with me for the rest of my breakfast, and I pretend not to notice him staring at me.
3
HARPER
After breakfast,I make my way into town.
Charlotte offers a driver for me, but I decline.
I could use the fresh air.
Aurora is quaint, with small shops and a tiny local grocery store, which I wander into. While I explore, I catch residents smiling at me, and I smile back.
The town isextremelywelcoming.
And it feels incredible to be away fromhim.
I recall his words in my head and the more I ruminate on them, the angrier I become.
“You can’t go anywherewithout me—it’s not safe.”
“Many people don’t like you, Harper. It’s better if you don’t make friends around here.”
“It’s better you don’t remember your past.”
“I’m your only family, babe.”
I shudder.
And the worst part is I believedhimfor so long.
Waking up in the hospital,him standing over me with tears in his eyes. Him stroking my hair, pressing a kiss to my head.
Telling the nurse I’m his girlfriend, and how we’ve been together for three years.
Him crying as he fucks me, telling me how much he loves me and begging me to never leave him.
