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Excerpt 2a.

"You're right. So, let's talk about the present." His arms wrapped around her back, successfully caging her in his arms so she wouldn't escape, "Why have you been avoiding me?"

"I'm been too busy. I wasn't avoiding you."

"If you're going to lie, at least look me in the eyes while doing that, will you?" He sounded amused.

"Alright. The