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CHAPTER 104

  Ryland

  Ryland

  We were having a great afternoon with Peter, Ashley and the kids. Gracie seemed in her element. She seemed happy, which made me happy.

  “We should go swimming!” Abby announced, excited about the idea.

  “I don’t have anything to swim in,” Gracie pouted.

  I could go swimming because I had shorts on anyway.

  “I am sure I have something that would fit you, sweetie, a swimsuit or a bikini.” Ashley smiled.

  I saw slight panic taking over Gracie’s face. The thought of wearing a swimming costume in front of them freaked her out because it meant her scars would be on display. Had we known, Gracie would have brought one of her sets with her, plus the usual long enough shorts to cover her self-inflicted marks.

  “Please come, Gracie” Abby begged, batting her lashes at her.

  Gracie glanced over at me, worry consuming her. I headed over to where she was, standing in front of her.

  “You don’t need to; we could tell them an excuse,” I whispered.