Page 108 of Vegas Duology

"Ben's a strong boy," he said."And he deserves to know the truth.You can't deny that boy a real father any longer."

"And Andrew."My throat clenched at the thought of what I needed to do.

"It's not going to be easy..."

"But it's necessary," I finished for him."He deserves the truth too."

He nodded, waited a beat, and then smiled."I did do a good job," he said."Now tell me about this Leo.Does he love you the way I think you love him?"

"Lexi, I am fully and completely in love with you.I always have been."

"There isn't a doubt in my mind," I said, remembering.

"Then, I think you know what to do.For all of you."

I nodded.

"Don't let your life pass you by, Miss Muffet.Please."He whispered the last word and when I looked up, I saw tears shining in my strong uncle's eyes.

I pulled my chair as close as I could and wrapped my arms around him.Careful of the wires and tubes, I snuggled next to him, as close as I could, and like a little girl, I let him hold me until both of us had exhausted our tears.

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