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The Betrayal
The next morning, Nicole was feeling better and Austin asked her six different times from when she got up and went down to eat. Marie was in her room and said she wasn't feeling good. Nicole said she'd be up to check on her later. She had Lilly stay with her, just to be sure.
After breakfast, Austin took Nicole to the house at the back of the property. She smiled as so much had been done. It wasn't run down anymore and there was new paint, doors, windows, and even balconies on the outside. On the inside, they met Lee and they let her walk around. She saw every room and noticed the only room furnished was the study. She smiled as she turned to them when they finished the upstairs and Lee had a hopeful look.
"Well?"
"I think she is going to love it."
"How do I do it though?"
"Propose to her here in the bedroom you intend on sharing with her."
"How do I get her here?"
"She's sick today. Tomorrow, if she's feeling better, I will bri
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