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I know you said not to apologize, but I won’t sleep at night knowing I hurt you. I’m truly sorry.

I will always take accountability for my actions because it’s whatfriendsand good people do.

Your new BFF,

Autumn

Asmile slides over my lips.

Friends.I read over the word and say it out loud. I untie the bow that’s wrapped around the brick of bread. It’s still warm. Scents of sweet pumpkin and sugar fill the room, and I move to the front door to scan the woods for her, wishing she would’ve stayed.

Had I come straight here instead of taking the long road home, I’d have been here. We could’ve talked. I regret that now.

Once I’m back inside, I take a quick picture of the perfect loaf and text it to my sister.

Harper

Let me guess, your new friend delivered that?

Alexander

Actually, yes.

Harper

How does it feel to be God’s favorite?

Alexander

Pretty damn good.

I grab a knife and cut a small piece from it. It’s moist and tastes similar to how I remember my mom’s.

Chapter 7

Autumn

Earlier

Iwatch him walk away with his eyes focused forward and my conscience berates me for not stopping him.

After my last breakup, I told myself I’d chase no one who walked away from me again. Today, he tested that. I’m proud of staying true, but damn, I feel terrible. Alex wanted to escape from me. I felt that.

Five minutes later, his Jeep passes in the distance and it fades behind the buildings.

I pull out my phone and text our group chat called the Sanderson Sisters.

Autumn

Welp, that went horribly. I’m pretty sure he hates me.

Blaire

Huh? No way.

Julie

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