Page 249 of Handsome Devil

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Devi,

That’s the problem.

I respect your opinion on the matter, as in all matters.

But I need to step away.

You backpacked through India, right? I never did anything like that.

Dane

Dane,

You’re backpacking through India??

I don’t understand the problem.

You talked to your grandmother, right? She knows you’re innocent? And Laurinda was trying to ruin you? And you’re going to work things through with your family?

Devi

Devi,

It’s not about Laurinda. Or anyone else.

It’s not about my inheritance.

It’s not about my job or this lie I sucked you into.

I just need some time.

Dane

Dane,

Time for what?

You can’t just walk away from things when they get hard.

You have to be stronger than that.

Devi

Devi,

Maybe I’m not that strong.

Dane

Dane,

Bullshit.

Devi

Devi,

Why are we fighting over email?

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