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“I don’t know.”

“That’s different than last time. Last time you swore it was.”

“I said I thought it was.”

“Bitch, you damn near convicted them.”

“Because something ain’t right.”

“So find out like I said..”

I leaned back against the couch.

My eyes went to Collin again.

For three years, I had protected Xavier’s life.

Protected his marriage.

Protected his image.

Protected his secrets.

Made sure Samantha never found out.

Made sure family never found out.

Had his baby and still let everybody believe some mystery nigga was the father.

And what had Xavier protected for me?

Nothing.

I got up.

Destiny looked at me.

“Where you going?”

“To eat my fucking Thai food.”

She laughed.

“Bitch.”

“I’m serious. I’m breastfeeding. I’m hungry.”

I grabbed the bag and started pulling containers out.

But my mind was already somewhere else.

Freckles.

Avery.

Xay.

Sam.