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Chapter Seventeen
THE PAIN OF BETRAYAL CAN LESSEN WITH TIME, BUT THE BITTER TASTE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN. " -Amyirechi
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"I'm thinking we should take all our things with us, because if I know Flo as much as I think I do, then we're definitely not going to be able to come back to this hotel," Matt mentioned to Doris as they walked towards the elevator that led to their room.
He didn't give her any option either way; to go with him, or refuse. He never bothered to find out if she was ready to meet his sister's family, he simply assumed she was cool with his decision.
Doris watched his movement and words carefully like she was expecting him to give off a negative signal of some point. Not that she was scared he would harm her, but that he has
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