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“Yes, this Thursday.”

“What fitting?” I mumbled, crashing down into my usual spot on the couch.

“For the launch party. Matty wants me to go. I’m a celebrity now after all,” Raphy said proudly.

“There’s a launch party?” I mumbled.

“You should come,” Matty said. “You did help name it after all. I want you to come.”

Not your brother wants you to come, or you can come if or when you’re free—it wasIwant you to come.

Matty Evans wanted me to be a part of his big night.

Me.

I was probably reading into this more than I should, but I didn’t care. I needed some soothing after the ache my heart felt this morning. And what better way than to fantasize that Matty Evans wants my presence?

“But I don’t have the kind of dress you would wear to these events.”

“My sister will be here in a couple of days,” Matty explained with a reassuring gaze. “I’m sure she could find you something to wear.”

I shook my head. “I don’t want to disturb your sister like that. I’m sure she is a very busy person.”

“Katy loves shopping. She would never say no to the opportunity.”

“Okay.” I gave a skeptical nod, smiling. “Thank you.”

His eyes still gazed at mine like they were imploring my soul.

And my heart picked up an unfamiliar beat in my rib cage.

“You thank me a lot,” he stated in a low tone. “You don’t have to. I don’t do it so you could thank me.”

“I don’t have to thank you a lot?” I frowned.

“Yes.”

I had no idea what he was telling me, but I nodded.

What did he mean by that?

Should I not be thankful?

And what did he mean by saying he didn’t do it so I could thank him?

Was there more to that?

I guess when it came to Matty Evans, I would never know.

CHAPTER 12

SIERRA

Three distinct voices echoed through the walls as I made my way to the living room from my afternoon nap, which was more like daylight sleeping at this point.

Ever since Matty got me the PC, I had been holed up in my room, grinding like my life depended on it.

Every single night.