Paula

“None of this matters. None of it. It’s just stuff. You can build another clinic somewhere else, but that? What you have with her? That is not easy to find. The universe doesn’t just hand out true love. And I know that’s what this is because I see you’re willing to kill yourself over it. So if you have that, if you’re one of the lucky ones, why in God’s green earth would you give it up?”
― Abby Jimenez, Say You'll Remember Me

“He glanced around uncertainly. “Listen, I know I promised if we saw each other again that I would run, but I’m kind of in the middle of shopping with my nephews, so is it cool if I finish?” Sawyer’s stomach did a weird flip, pushing all thoughts of how adorable that was from her mind. “Of course. You know I’m a big fan of finishing.” Mason’s cheeks dimpled as he grinned. “Do not keep making sex jokes, or I will fall in love with you.” Sawyer fixed him with a hard look. “Don’t you dare.”
― Erin Connor, Unromance

“I’ve never been someone’s favorite person. I’ve never been someone’s top priority. I was married to a man for years and always came in second place. Maybe that’s what I’m destined for: being almost perfect, but never quite good enough,” she says softly. “You’re my favorite person.”
― Chelsea Curto, Power Play

“Do you do this a lot?” Liam interjects. “Do what?” I ask. “Pretend like your shit isn’t as important as other people’s shit.”
― Chelsea Curto, Power Play