Two Minutes Dead, One-Eyed Barnaby Alive: When Family Love Becomes a Bill

choose. I can dance with you. I can give you my blessing. I can love you.”

Chloe’s eyes flicked—hope, maybe.

Then I added:

“But I will not buy you silence,” I said. “And I will not buy you approval.”

Chloe’s face twisted.

“So you’re really going to let everyone think I’m awful,” she whispered.

I shook my head.

“No,” I said. “I’m going to let everyone think continue reading …