“Okay,” he said to head me off. “Here’s the thing. Sophie’s been Mark’s kryptonite for a couple of years now. This is literally the first time he’s ever been able to resist her. If you dating Mark breaks them up for good, I don’t care what you two do. He’s a good guy, way too good for her. But when he breaks your heart, and he will, I’m gonna be the first one to tell you I told you so.”

I laughed at him and shook my head. I’d take my chances. “Thanks, Dick.”

“You’re welcome, Ass.”

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