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Bittersweet Victory

Author: Author Destro
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Allison sat in the backseat of the sleek black car, tugging and smoothing the wrinkles from her rumpled dress. Her lipstick had been completely wiped off, her hair was a mess, and the faint scent of Gavin still lingered on her skin. She wiped at her lips with the back of her hand, frowning in distaste. They were slightly swollen, a reminder of what had just happened in the bathroom of the bar.

She rolled down the window halfway, letting the cool night breeze hit her face and whip through her hair. Maybe it would help clear her thoughts. Maybe it would blow away the feeling that clung to her like sweat.

She didn’t regret it. Not even a little bit.

She lived for herself. That was the simple truth. She did what she wanted, when she wanted. No one had the right to question her choices.

Certainly not David. After all, it had been months—months since he even looked at her with any sexual desire. She was a woman, not a statue. She had urges, too. And if her own man wouldn’t touch her, she ha
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Lilys
Just wondering why Emma didn’t any any sexual needs after her divorce from David? Didn’t think she had any physical intimacy or even a kiss with Christian till now.. Yet her ex had with Allison after their divorce for past years until few months back . Seem she was holding herself up only for her
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Lilys
Again, when .. is David going to know the truth about Henry ??? Seem this is dragging a bit too long..
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Lilys
She might have ‘got’ her man physically, or any man she wanted through her seduction but she didn’t have any true genuine friends.. Something just had to give right? She couldn’t have it all..
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