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I know he’s struggling, but I’m determined. ![]() Nothing will ever be the same between us.īut I’m not a little girl anymore, and he’s everything I want. ![]() Now, we can’t forget how that kiss felt, and what it changed. One unexpected kiss between us rocked him clear off his axis. ![]() He’s loving and devoted with a strong moral compass. He’s always been my rock–the one I should never, ever want. The problem? He’s fifteen years older than me, and he’s my father’s best friend. When I turned eighteen, I made it clear I still felt the same. When I was five years old, I told Toren Grace I was going to marry him when I grew up. 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