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“Do I? I guess I’m not as stressed out as usual.”
A couple of Lucien-free weeks will do that. “Dad has been doing great, and I’m excited about the contest.”
“I love it! Well then you better get started.”
“Yeah, I’m going to the library to do some research.”
“Perfect. We’ll talk soon. Bye.”
“Bye.” Audrey hung up and gathered her things. There was a spring in her step and a song in her heart. She walked outside of the building, and her mirth dissipated when she saw a familiar person leaning against his car.
“You need to attend a wedding with me.”he said in lieu of a greeting.
Audrey wanted to chastise him. He disappeared for two weeks and then just comes back into her life with a demand. No explanation, no apology?
But Audrey took a deep breath and reminded herself that she couldn’t have any expectations of him. She s
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