Page 70 of Love Arranged

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Nope. Carry on like usual.

Dahlia

Julian. We talked about this.

Okay, at least my sister is trying to help me out.

Julian

No. You talked about it. I only listened and decided I’m not being nice just because Lily likes him.

Rafa

It could be a good test.

Julian

Exactly. Let’s see if he has what it takes to fit in with us.

Rafa

I meant for you, not him.

Julian

And what am I being tested on exactly?

Rafa

I’m curious how long it takes before you throw the first punch.

Julian

I’d never lay a hand on another person.

Rafa

Wanna bet?

Dahlia responds with a face-palm emoji.

Since everyone is ragging on Lorenzo, I decide the most girlfriend thing I can do is jump to his defense.

Me

Don’t you dare punch my boyfriend. You hear me?

Julian

I’d only be doing you a favor since that broken nose of his could use some realignment.

And my mom thinksI’mdisappointing?

Filled with instant rage, I become a keyboard warrior, rapid-fire texting without thinking twice about divulging somethingLaurenceonce told me during one of our midnight conversations.

Me

Oh, you mean the fracture he got after his uncle punched him in the face and never got him proper medical attention?

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