Page 18 of The Lies About Forever

Ameline: Poor guy. How bad was it?

Gabe: He cried so much, but it’s definitely over. There’s no way he’ll go against your dad’s wishes.

Ameline: I don’t understand why she gave him an ultimatum when she knows how my father is.

Gabe: I honestly don’t think he loves her that much. I mean, if he did, he would ignore anyone, including your father.

Ameline: I’m wondering if I should discuss this with my therapist.

Gabe: What exactly?

Ameline: I don’t understand my brother’s actions. Choosing money over love.

Gabe: As I said, he doesn’t love her enough to lose everything he’s worked for.

Ameline: You’re probably right. Love seems so complicated. Not sure I want any part of it.

Gabe: Don’t be too cynical. You’re too young for that.

Ameline: Have you seen my family?

Gabe: I gotta go, class is starting. Talk later?

Ameline: Sure. Later. x

Chapter Thirteen

Ameline: She confirmed it. Izzy is not coming back for another three years—at least. Helen isn’t happy. She was already arranging her room.

Gabe: Was Izzy planning on coming back to their house?

Ameline: Doubtful. I think that’s why she’s staying away—so she doesn’t have to deal with Helen and her drama.

Gabe: Are you okay with the news?

Ameline: Nope, but there’s nothing I can do.

Gabe: Have you decided where you’re going to college?

Ameline: Does it matter?

Gabe: Of course it does. You have to be happy with the place. Even if all of them are within the one-hundred-mile radius.

Ameline: Can you come with me to visit them again? I don’t want to go alone.

Gabe: Will your father let you come to Seattle this weekend?

Ameline: Yep. I’m on my own since Dad is heading to Oregon to persuade Izzy from making a terrible mistake—Helen’s words.

Gabe: I can’t say I mind. At least you can come to check out some of those schools and we can spend the weekend together. It’s been awhile since you visited.

Ameline: Someone would say you missed me.

Gabe: Sorta.

Ameline: I kind of miss you too.

Gabe: Send me the list of colleges we’re visiting, so I can make a plan.

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