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Chapter 18

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GRACE'S POV

“And there she goes.” I muttered, watching Susan strut towards her target for the night.

She looked like she was on a mission and she wouldn't leave until she achieved her mission. I worried for the poor guy.

I sighed, leaning back in my chair as I picked up the glass of whatever mildly questionable looking drink she had ordered for me earlier. I took a sip, cautiously and grimaced slightly at the taste. Not wanting to taste it again, I set it down on the table.

I glanced quickly
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    GRACE'S POV I sat, caressing Susan's back, as she quietly sobbed on my shoulders. Apparently, she was done sobbing, because Susan reached for her ice cream again, scooping out a large bite like nothing had just happened. This was so like her. “You know what?” she said after a moment, her voice l

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    GRACE’S POVJust as I finished sticking the note to the wall, I heard knocks. Three short raps, the way Susan always knocked.An involuntary smile appeared on my face at the familiarity. Susan’s familiar voice drifted through the door. “Grace! Open up before the ice cream melts and I blame you for

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