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CXXIX: Sincerity
“Oh, come on, you’re ridiculous, you’re overreacting.”
“I would be anything just to make sure I won’t lose you. Get that in your mind and accept it as it is.” Ryan sincerely said, and then he left.
Oli heavily sighed as Ryan left. She leaned on the bar and averted her gaze at Sally, and she asked, “How are you feeling?”
“Probably better than you are right now,” Sally replied.
“You’re not going to scold me or anything like it?”
Sally shook her head and simply replied, “I’ll let you sort this one out. As frustrating as it is to watch you be so naïve and all, I know I have to let you figure it all out.”
Oli softly chuckled as she glanced outside at the starry night, “I just don’t get it. I don’t understand why Ryan… acted that way. I don’t get it at all.”
“Are you sure you don’t get i
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