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Nearing The Breaking Point
KICKING THE PEBBLES INSTINCTIVELY, it was that time of year again. It was December already, so it was natural that the shopping centre had transformed into a Christmas world of its own. Everywhere she stepped foot in, she was surrounded by faces of Santa Claus, Christma and bright lights. Christmas was just around the corner, and people were decorating their homes and neighbourhoods as they got ready for the festive season. Honestly, Christmas was her favourite time of the year as it was most people. People would give out presents so generously you would think they have a basement full of gifts. It was simply perfect...but this year was different.
Harlow didn't have Michael last year.
Then again, could she say she had him because, in reality, that wasn't the case? Months had passed since she had seen him; after their heated encounter, Michael had disappeared like a ghost from the face of the earth. Just like last time, but it wasn't his
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