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Sarah arrived quickly , furious at her brother's drunken antics . Ashley , still incoherent , grabbed her arm . " Sarah ! Please ! Talk to Ashley ! She's breaking up with me ! " " Ashley Miller , what are you talking about ?! " Sarah demanded . " I messed up , Sarah ! Ashley and I … we've been dating for a year . I cheated on her with Emily . I'm sorry , Ashley , but I still love you ! I want … " Sarah slapped him before he could finish . " You cheated on my best friend , you scumbag ?!

" Her slap was harder than mine . " Ashley , I'm so sorry ! I didn't know about you and my brother … I'll make him apologize when he's sober ! I swear ! " " It's okay , Sarah . I've moved on . I just want him to leave me alone . " I turned to Ashley . " Let's just end this . I'm not forgiving you . Don't contact me again . You don't love me , and you don't love Emily . You're just selfish and want both of us to fawn over you . You've always been like this , so self - absorbed .

I should have remembered . Don't make a fool of yourself anymore . " Sarah recorded Ashley's drunken confession , then seemingly sent it to Emily . I didn't care . What happened to them was no longer my concern . I looked at Jason , who'd been watching me with concern . I mimicked his carlier gesture , ruffling his hair . " It's fine . Small potatoes . This girl doesn't get played . " " I'm sorry you had to see that . I guess I owe you another dinner to apologize . It's late . You should go .

" chapter 2 298 V drunk and causing a scene outside my apartment . Come get him . ] Sarah arrived quickly , furious at her brother's drunken antics . Ashley , still incoherent , grabbed her arm . " Sarah ! Please ! Talk to Ashley ! She's breaking up with me !" " Ashley Miller , what are you talking about ?! " Sarah demanded . " I messed up , Sarah ! Ashley and I … we've been dating for a year . I cheated on her with Emily . I'm sorry , Ashley , but I still love you !

I want … " Sarah slapped him before he could finish . " You cheated on my best friend , you scumbag ?! " Her slap was harder than mine . " Ashley , I'm so sorry ! I didn't know about you and my brother … I'll make him apologize when he's sober ! I swear ! " " It's okay , Sarah . I've moved on . I just want him to leave me alone . " I turned to Ashley . " Let's just end this . I'm not forgiving you . Don't contact me again . You don't love me , and you don't love Emily .

You're just selfish and want both of us to fawn over you . You've always been like this , so self - absorbed . I should have remembered . Don't make a fool of yourself anymore . " Sarah recorded Ashley's drunken confession , then seemingly sent it to Emily . I didn't care . What happened to them was no longer my concern . I looked at Jason , who'd been watching me with concern . I mimicked his earlier gesture , ruffling his hair . " It's fine . Small potatoes . This girl doesn't get played .

" " I'm sorry you had to see that . I guess I owe you another dinner to apologize . It's late . You should go . " 6524 % 2036 chapter 2 11 288 V hers He studied me for a moment , then smiled wryly . " Not yet . " He walked to the nearest convenience store and returned with an ice pack . " Your hand's red . What if it swells ? Why did you hit him so hard ? He wasn't worth it . " I looked at his gentle expression . " Your knuckles were white . I didn't want you to hit him .

I'd hate for you to get stuck with his medical bills . " " Ashley , " he said softly , his gaze fixed on my hand . " What do I have to do to make you feel like you can rely on me ? " His words hit home . After Ashley , I'd built walls around my heart . I suspected Jason's feelings , but I wasn't ready to let anyone in . Sensing my hesitation , he smiled again . " Forget I asked . That's my problem to solve , not yours . Good night , Ashley . " He maintained a respectful distance .

I nodded , saying good night . As I walked away , he called out , " This isn't the last time I'll see you , right ? " I smiled . " Of course not . I still owe you several dinners . And you paid tonight , so that doesn't count . " He visibly relaxed . " Good . We have time , Ashley . " Later , Ashley sent an apology through Sarah's account : [ I'm truly sorry , Ashley . Emily and I broke up . I deserve to be punished . I hope you're happier now . ] I deleted the message without replying .

It didn't matter anymore . Then a new message popped up . It was Jason . [ Ashley , about our date 87.25 % 20.34 chapter 2 288 fvers yesterday … there's a new restaurant I want to try . I'm downstairs . No rush . I'll wait . ] I smiled . If he was waiting … if he was the right one … maybe I could finally move on and be happy .