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026: Coward

Author: Essie
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Eve

It was Alex. I'd realized through the tears clouding my eyes. He didn't let go as he led me to a balcony overlooking the city.

He let out a soft sigh like he was more frustrated than I was. “I’m sorry you had to see that, but that’s just the kind of man Dominic is.” he quietly said.

My brows furrowed. I could hear the jealousy and satisfaction bleeding into his words.

“He hurts and moves on to the next without batting an eye….You should stay away from him.” He said firmly.

I mentally scoffed. He was dead serious.

At that moment, I flinched his hand off, my eyes flashing with annoyance. “So that’s your speech for your big save. Really?” I spat.

“I’m just trying to make sure you don’t get hurt—”

“Well you should have thought of that when you kissed me twice, apologized and made me feel like a fool!” I snapped. “You’re no different from him,” my voice cracked, “All of you. You, him, my father!”

I sniffled. How pathetic, I was projecting again.

I let out an exasperated sigh ,“Look,
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