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Chapter 10

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It was late and Joan still wasn't home.

Keon paced in front of her room, his mind racing. Every second, his eyes snap to his wristwatch.

He'd stepped outside about five times already to scan the driveway for car headlights.

“Dinner is ready,” Kimberly's voice came from behind him, flat and worn out.

He gave two quick nods and followed her to the dining room. He wasn't hungry, but he couldn't afford another fight tonight.

As the maid set the plate down in front of him, he looked up at her.
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