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Chapter 4

Penulis: The Sign
I was caught off guard. I couldn't understand why she was so angry.

There was a time before, also on a rainy night, when she was with Leslie.

I had called her several times to ask where she was and when she'd be back, offering to pick her up. She lashed out, saying I worried too much and that Leslie would make sure she got home safely.

She even accused me of being unable to stand her spending time with him, of using excuses to force her home early, and of suffocating her with my controlling behavior.

But now that I'd given her freedom, she demanded to know why I hadn't gone out to pick her up. I truly couldn't understand what it was she wanted from me.

Calmly, I replied, "You were with Leslie. I had no reason to worry. You two could take your time—he'd make sure you got home."

Katherine stared at me, wide-eyed, as if she couldn't believe I could mention Leslie so casually and let them spend time together without a hint of jealousy. Then, as if suddenly remembering something,
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