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Chapter 6

Penulis: Ena Starr
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Abigail

A surge of doubt and fear almost made me faint. What if the person in this painting was Susanna? We do look quite alike, but I’m sure the person in the painting is me. It’s identical to the poster from my first role, the one my mother keeps, and I see it every time I go home. But if it’s my painting, why would it be given to Susanna?

Susanna’s tears fell in perfect little drops, and her voice trembled with just enough emotion to be convincing.

“Every year, Alexander would do something special for my birthday,” she sniffled, clutching the bouquet like a lifeline. “Thank you, Conrad. I never thought... I never thought anyone could make me feel like that again. This makes me feel like he’s still with me.”

My husband placed the roses into Susanna’s hands with a smile so warm, it burned. “Happy birthday, Susanna. I hope this reminds you of Alexander—of how much you’re loved.”

She burst into delicate sobs, burying her face into the roses as if overcome with emotion. It was a picture-
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Abigail must just leave while still pregnant because Sussana will make sure she loose the baby
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