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I’m sorry, but, Fallon, my brother?

I don’t know what makes me say it, but I do.

Fallon:

Then you should have been here to put your own damn arm around me.

Shoving my phone back in my bag, I ignore the buzzing that starts and beam at a patient Leanne, telling myself I won’t let Ethan ruin my night. “So, what do you do, Leanne?”

Her laugh is filled with amusement. “Oh, that’s a long and complicated question. I’ll sum it up by saying I tinker with computers.”

Fucking fantastic. Something to remind me of Ethan. Still, I remain tuned in as Leanne explains she’s the CEO of a company that does contract work for the US government. Still, I have to admit I’m grateful when Austyn rescues me so we can dance.

I leave my purse behind because the buzzing hasn’t stopped.

Not once.

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

SEVEN VIRTUES NORTH CAROLINA

From all of us at StellaNova, we would like to offer our sincerest congratulations to all of the graduates of the class of 2024.

Surprise us. Do great things.

—StellaNova

Present Day

An enormous smile creases my face.

Ethan:

I still can’t believe you managed to graduate from a school called Seven Virtues.

Fallon:

Really? Are we still doing this?

Ethan:

Virtuous is the last thing you are, Fal.

Fallon:

It takes one to know one, E.

Ethan:

Hmm. That it does, witch. :)

Ethan:

What time is graduation tomorrow?

Fallon:

Six.

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