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Chapter 16 - Deanna
I slowly scan the restaurant.
I don’t trust Connor at all. I never know where he will try to talk to me next. The last thing I need is for him to ruin my lunch by suddenly appearing in front of me and making some wild remark about wanting to work beside me or something like that.
As I scan through the area again, Dotty taps her finger on the table. “Stop it, Deanna. He isn’t here. Even if he was, I don’t think he would cause a scene. Now, stop this and let's have a wonderful lunch. Mom gave me strict instructions to make sure you have a good meal today. You have been working through your lunches and eating only small amounts of snacks and not any proper food. You need to stop it.”
Even though I want to look around the place again, I stop myself from doing it.
The corner of my mouth curls downward as a sigh slips from me. “I don’t mean to worry anyone, but I’ve been too worri
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