Page 209 of Between Secrets and Obsession

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Tyler laughs hard. “You don’ttinkerin an engine, Mads.”

I roll my eyes. “Whatever…can’t you just fix it, and I’ll give you a big hug in return?”

“Nice try.” He grabs the extra bags of parts he bought. “Meet me out there in five, I mean it.”

I grunt loudly. “Fine. I have to changeagainbecause I’m not getting my nice clothes dirty.”

“Don’t really care what you wear as long as it covers your body.”

He’s gone before he can see my scowl, and I grab my phone to text Liam.

Maddie

Is there a reason you’ve put Tyler on dress-code duty? He won’t even look me in the eyes!

Liam

Well, hi. What’s the matter, sweetheart?

Maddie

Don’t be cutesy. You scolded Tyler for looking when I’m not fully dressed. Don’t you think that’s a bit possessive?

Liam

Hell no. I love Tyler like a brother and owe him big time, but he still has a working dick.

Maddie

So does Mason. You’re not threatened by him?

Liam

You never notice how Mason leaves the room when you enter or turns away when you walk in?

Maddie

ARE YOU KIDDING ME???

Liam

Baby, relax. It goes both ways. I don’t look at Sophie, and he doesn’t look at you. It’s bro code.

Maddie

Something is seriously wrong with you.

Liam

I don’t want other guys looking at my girlfriend.

Maddie

Mason is like my BROTHER. Ew!

Liam

Good. Keep it that way.

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