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“You mean they sped up the process for you because you’re famous now?”
“I’m not saying it. But it’s a possibility. And why question it? I’m just grateful.”
“I can’t believe you did this for me, even when you knew I already had a scholarship for UNC. I’m sure you could have found a thousand other ways to spend that amount of money.”
“What good is my money if I can’t be near you?”
“How did I get so lucky to be with a guy like you?” She entwined her fingers with mine.
“I think I’m the lucky one.”
“So we’re going to California,” I said.
“And we’re starting a new life. A new adventure,” Shannon said, her voice full of hope. It was all she’d ever wanted. To go on an adventure. To see something new.
I looked at her, my heart bursting with love. “Who says dreams don’t come true?”
The End
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