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  I hate that nickname because of the stupid double-meaning. Is she calling me Bro ‘cause she still thinks of me as her brother? Well, that’s not a far reach, since she just called my mother, Mom.

  “She won’t take it back. And I’m not going to let you give it back either.”

  Her puff of breath nearly knocks me over with how good she smells. “Please, Bro. I know it was expensive, and I just don’t feel right about keeping it.”

  I shake my head. She’s got to be kidding me. I’m not going to get sucked into the drama more than I already have.

  Another puff hits my face. “Fine.” She slides off my desk and drops the jewelry into her pocket. Without another word, she’s out the door.

  Damn brother ruins everything.