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[AVA]
"Why the sudden change of heart?" Brian inquired, his attention still focused on the papers before him as he quickly skimmed through them.
I glanced at Sharon, who was glaring at me with obvious annoyance. She had been shooting me those death stares ever since Brian prioritized my unexpected request to speak with him, causing him to cancel his upcoming meeting. It seemed like Sharon took it personally. Did she consider herself Brian's personal babysitter? He was a capable adult who could make his own decisions without someone constantly hovering over him. There was no need for her to make him feel guilty or take it as a personal offense.
Sharon was definitely crossing a line.
But perhaps I was just overthinking things. It wouldn't be the first time.
Ever since Sean told me about the threats he received to break up with me, I had been feeling more than just annoyance.
I let out a sigh, my gaze dropping to the tabl
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