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"Getting tired of this same old trick, Emily"
Emily, somewhat perplexed and anxious, pulled out her phone and called Murray. After a long wait, the call connected, and his deep voice came through.
"What's up?"
"What's with the house?" Emily cut straight to the point.
"Just accept it if I'm giving it to you. Why ask so many questions?" Murray's tone was indifferent, revealing no particular emotion.
After some thought, Emily probed, "Coming over tonight for dinner? Haven't seen you in ages; I miss you."
Her voice was soft and airy, stirring an itch in Murray's heart. He instantly agreed, "Yeah, I've got some things to handle first, so I'll see you later."
"See you tonight." Emily hung up, pressing a hand against her rapidly beating heart. His willingness to come over suggested he wasn't planning to break up with her.
She must seize tonight's chance. Even if he did want to split, she'd crush any such intention!
After an hour of workout in the gym to stay sharp a
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