Holly gently placed her hands on Tally’s shoulders and spoke with a hint of concern, “I hate to say it, honey, but losing him isn’t a big loss. You deserve someone better.”

Holly’s words surprised Tally, and she asked, “Really? You didn’t like him?” Most people seemed to like Blake, except for Ryan. No one had ever mentioned anything to her before about not liking him.

Holly let out a snort and replied, “The few times I encountered him, and mind you, it wasn’t often. He ...