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Chapter 3
I couldn’t sleep at night. I spent my time watching boring YouTube videos to induce sleep but I couldn’t get to free my mind of all of these thoughts.
Nero left the moment I finished my food. He did not show up right after.
I didn’t answer his question. I couldn’t bring myself to. I denied that I was avoiding him. But then, can one admit that she’s avoiding one man because emotions are stirring up inside her? I don’t think so. I think I did the only choice I have.
I opened my email and noticed that I had two emails from Kino.
From: Kino Sloane
Subject: WE ARE GOING CRAZY
Hey, Ella! Where are you? Tell me now that I’m asking you directly before I hire someone to find you and get you back h
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