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36 | LONDON: SOMETHING SO PAINFUL
[FIVE YEARS AGO]
VINCE
"It's impossible, Jordy!" I scowled, stepping away from Jordan.
The last few hours I had to spend in this godforsaken place had been driving me insane and the fact that I was being bullied by everyone starting from Jordan to the old nurse of this damn hospital was making me sick now.
On top of it, everyone thought I was one of those bastards who ran away from responsibilities. But no, I wasn't that. I wasn't my father and I wouldn't run . . . only if I was proven wrong.
"You know how cautious I am when it comes to using protection. We used a condom." I lowered my voice and looked around the confined area of the parking lot.
"Then you are one of those ten per cent cases that come out negative. Condoms are not always safe, Vi." There was anger in Jordan's voice. He was trying hard not to yell at me. He clasped my shoulders and jolted me to get me to my senses.
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