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“So she fell down the stairs and sprained it, and then you didn't throw her out and instead took care of her?” Aamber almost screamed on the other end, causing Aaron slightly push his phone away.

“Yes, she agreed to go and was about to pack up, when the accident happened.”

“Sounds like intentional to me!” Aamber's tone was reproachful. “Are you sure she really went through that? Maybe she's just acting hurt.”

“Her leg was really swollen and my doctor looked at her, so she really did have a sprain.” Aaron sighed. “Though I can't guess whether she dropped herself on purpose or not.”

“Given Clarissa's nature, she might as well do.” Aamber looked worried. “Then what about you and Laurel?”

Aaron smiled reminiscing when Laurel's name was mentioned.

Laurel, his Laurel.

The woman said she loved him so tenderly. Laurel loves him, for the sake of the angels! It felt like all his weight was lifted and his body became light. This is how it