she did n't want to face losing someone else she loved . better to walk away now . in time , she 'd get over this . she had n't told him she loved him . now she never would . ... '' did you get ahold of her ? '' zach asked as jake entered the room . he flinched as the nurse swabbed his arm-whatever she was using stung like hell-then forced his attention back to jake

lisa rolled her eyes , indicating that such a subject was not worthy of her interest . '' janie , i 'm so sorry about the party . what a jerk andrew turned out to be ! i meant to call you on sunday , but paul and i were busy looking at catering venues . '' '' how did you hear about what happened with andrew

'' but why now , '' blurted liam , and then bit his tongue . hodekin stiffened up and liam though he was going to storm off . instead he picked up another bowl . '' a fair question i guess , but i 'll wager you 'll not like the answer . '' he placed the bowl down and turned to liam

'' you do n't have to do that . '' '' i do n't , '' he agreed . '' but they do . and then we 're going shopping . '' maylee gave an excited little wiggle in her chair . '' we are ? souvenir shopping ? '' he gave her a funny look . '' i am a native of bellissime ,
maylee