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I roll my eyes and head back inside the fitting room. Instead of taking the dress off right away, I snap a photo and send it to my mom before changing back into my clothes and walking over to the register.

When I open my wallet to grab my credit card, I find all of them missing except for a black one with Lorenzo’s name on it.

I’m too impressed by his slick move to be annoyed when I swipe his card through the machine. My cheeks hurt from how hard I’m smiling, and it isn’t only from the major hit to Lorenzo’s bank account.

It’s also because I leave the store feeling not like my old self but a better, more confident version.

And I truly couldn’t be happier.

Dahlia and I are being driven to the next shopping location on her list when a new text comes in.

Lorenzo

Why is there only one charge on my card?

Me

Because I only bought one dress.

Lorenzo

How? You’ve been shopping for hours.

Me

Counting down the hours until we’re reunited?

Lorenzo

Impossible not to with Julian for company.

I laugh, making Dahlia glance up from her phone. “Is Lorenzo texting you?”

“Yes.”

“Has he said anything about spending time with Julian?”

“Not really.”

“I’m surprised they’ve lasted this long together without splitting up.”

I chuckle, only to be interrupted by a new text.

Lorenzo

Julian says Dahlia has spent an impressive amount on his card.

Me

She has.

Lorenzo

Did mine get lost at that one store?

Me

I can buy my own clothes.