The Distance Between US - Lindsey Osorio (book club books TXT) 📗

grabbed a handful of the back of his shirt and clutched it tight. "How is your mom? Is she pregnant, then?"

"No."

"That's good . . . right?"

"No. I was selfish. A baby would've been good news. This is awful. They're trying to fifure out what's wrong." 

He tucks a piece of hair behind my ear and wipes a tear from my cheek with his thumb. He tries again to back up but I have grabbed another fistful of his shirt. He chuckles and gives up, wrapping his arms back around me. "We'll figure it out. My father knows some of the best doctors in the world and---"

That's when I let go and take one step back. "No. You're not here to solve this problem. The last theing I need is for your parents to think I started dating you because my mom is sick and I wanted your help. Sean and Vivian have things under control and everyhting is going to be fine," I say even though I'm not sure I believe it.

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Text: Kasie West
Images: Kasie West
Cover: Kasie West
Publication Date: 07-17-2018

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