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"He wants to know the truth, Rae. You're planning to marry Hunter, aren't you?" Caroline had a smug expression on her face when she spoke.

My gaze met Rai's bewildered ones and I knew right away that I couldn't get away with telling a lie. I'd hoped that I could keep it away from him, long enough to get him the help he desperately needed.

"Tell me it's not true," Rai croaked and I lowered my gaze, my eyes brimming with tears.

"I'm sorry," I croaked.

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