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Chapter 70 Intruder

Author: Howler
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-06 18:25:48

Daphne’s POV

Walking down the street, tossing rocks at my feet, I tried to convince myself I was doing better. But then, everything came crashing down yet again.

I refused to let it break me, even though everything about Sebastian affected me in ways I didn’t want to admit.

I hailed a taxi and got in.

I was back in the same cycle I swore I’d moved on from, relying on others to make myself feel worthy. Maybe it was time to seriously reconsider seeing a therapist.

“Where to, ma’am?” the taxi driver’s voice cut through my thoughts, pulling me back to reality.

“District Street,” I said, smiling to myself. For a second, I almost wanted to say, “Just drive.” It would have been such a heroine moment, like something right out of a movie. Instead, I gave him the address and leaned back, letting the scenery blur by.

Before long, we arrived, and I thanked him, hopping out in front of the house. How much I missed it. Maybe I would go to the pub and meet up with James and Liv, I hadn’t seen the
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Roselyn Young
great story. hope it is not a drawn story love short great stories
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Shrawani Walupante
Things are getting real good..... Can't wait to read next chapters!!!
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Rita Wilson
Really???? Only one chapter
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