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26. P E N E L O P E & H E N R Y
After a relaxing day out with Archie, we finally decide to head home for dinner, I needed today, to get away, get some fresh air and spend time with someone I trust.
"So, you had a good day?"
I smile, "Yes I did, thank you so much, Arch, I really needed it."
"I know, I did too," he confesses.
"Works been that stressful?"
He sighs as he makes a right turn into my neighbourhood, "It's Ashby, he's behaviour has not only been affecting you but everyone at home, he's been a complete dick,"
I frown.
Has my relationship with Henry gotten to him t
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