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looked at him in suprise. “How’d you know?
Quincy printed. “My grandma told me. She said your mem took it home, bathed it, and only then did everyone realize how cute it was.”
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Quincy shook his head with a mile. “My 1
Yolanda kept praising the dog every day. She complimented it so much that my mom finally gave in and took it home
irst talked about in, but your mom was the one who was truly kind–bearted”
dies had been neighbors for over a decade, they found plenty to talk about even though Ingrid and Quincy had never met before
Tipid declined, saving. “Maybe another time. I have to go out with my mom laten.”
Quincy locked slightly award, thinking Ingrid’s words were a polite way of signaling rejection. But then, she changed the subject. “Are you free tomorrow?” Quincy didn’t hesitate. “Yes”
Ben I’ll treat you to amraltrow, Ingrid said.
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I me treat you, then let’s split the bill for today.” Ingrid replied
Quincy immediately gave in “Alright, alright. Tomorrow’s on you then”
As they let the settant, be offered to walk her home.
candina anyway.” Quincy said.
With that, Ingrid had no reasons. They walked back together, climbed the stairs side by side, and entered the same apartment building Zoey had been waiting at home like a cat by a mouse hole. The moment Ingridsepped inside, she asked eagerly,”
Ingrid, as calm as the day before, suptys, “He treated me today, so I’m treating him tomonow.”
“Id you have a good conversation Zoey pressed.
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Zoey browned. “What’s that supposed to mean? Was there no spark
Seking into the couch, Ingridreplied, “Ar this point, juur meeting a normal person is a blessing.”
want to date, there’s always something
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be that takes pri
“Wales City is slower–paced Then’s high, but life is more comfortable. If you find the right person, you can actually enjoy dating someone likes you, they’ll put in the time
Indicaught the cancers in Zoey’s voice and wondered if she had been acting to indifferent
much so that it felt like › was just gong thu ough the motions
She didn’t explain. Incret, she marked slightly. “You don’t get it. Whether it’s a blind date or a relationship, you can’t show too much enthusiasm. Otherwise, the other person might thank Im completely sold on their bios they’re my only option ”
„Dory took the halt. “Time, act indifferent outside, but what’s with the act at home? Are you into him or not?
Ingrid raised an eyebrow. “We’ve only met once–how could I possibly know? Besides, I wouldn’t
get to exited in front of you. If it doesn’t work out, I’d look tiles.”
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Zoey rolledbei eyes. “You’re really playing mind games with me? I was wied sick these past few days, thinking you didn’t even want to meet anyone and were just going out for my sake” Ingrid titted her head. “Since when do you have that much influence over me!
Zory playfully raised her hand to swat at her, but Ingrid sprang up and dated away
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For the first time in a while, the our felt alive again that evening, Zory hummed a nurt while cooking and even suck away to call “Let me tell you something–your sister is finally moving on.”
