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"I mean, he was drunk, so he said that out of the blue."

Declan's frown eased as he said,

"Oh. That's okay then."

Cleo nodded her head and looked away from him. She bit her bottom lip, not knowing where to start.

She felt him touching her hand. Declan held her hand and asked,

"Do you want to say something? I am your friend before I become your lover. You can share it with me."

Cleo looked at