Page 88 of Pucking Rebound

I’m not giving up on us.

Me:

You should.

Unknown number:

You wouldn’t have dropped the police investigation if you didn’t want to get back with me.

Me:

That’s not why I did it.

Unknown number:

Then why?

Me:

It’s easier this way.

Unknown number:

Because a court case would draw attention to your name and your businesses. Then Wade will find out who you really are, and you don’t want that to happen.

Unknown number:

It would be such a pity if the press were to find out.

Me:

Stop texting me. I’m blocking this number.

Unknown number:

I thought you loved me?

Me:

You hurt me. I hate you for that and I will never find it in my heart to forgive you. Not ever.

Unknown number:

Please, Lola.

Me:

WE. ARE. DONE.

Me:

And stop following me. I saw you at the arena the other night, and at Piper’s, and outside Wade’s compound waiting for me to come home.

Unknown number:

Where are you when you’re not at Wade’s? Sometimes you don’t come back.

Me:

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