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Cleo froze in her tracks. She was aware of his feelings, as Delaney and Valerie had already told her today. However, she had no idea how awkward things would become for her.

She bit her bottom lip because she did not know what to say.

Declan took her hand and said,

"Let's go."

He led her out of the shop and looked at her.

"I understand it might be awkward for you. You–"

"I knew about i