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Chapter 86

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SARAH

I leaned against the wall just outside Marco’s room, trying to calm my racing heart. My legs felt like jelly, and my hands wouldn’t stop shaking. What the hell was I thinking? Why did I always mess things up like this? I had barely even said two words to him before I panicked and ran.

Before I could turn and make a full retreat back to my room, I heard his voice call out.

“You planning on staring from all the way over there?” Marco’s voice cut through the silence, snapping me out of my thoughts. His tone wasn’t harsh, but there was an edge of amusement in it. I glanced up to see him standing in the doorway, his hand resting casually on the doorframe, his dark eyes fixed on me.

My face flushed red. I must’ve looked ridiculous, standing out here like some awkward schoolgirl. I swallowed, forcing myself to move. My feet felt heavy as I stepped inside his room, keeping my eyes averted. He was still shirtless, and I didn’t trust myself to look at him without turning into a blushing m
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Sheila Ann Graybourne
WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE HAD TAKEN EXTRA SHIFTS WHEN SHE IS NOT EVEN WORKING ......ALSO SHE HAS ONLY RUN AWAY ONCE.......YOUR WRITING IS GETTING SO OUT OF CONTROL.......NOT REMEMBERING OR EVEN KNOWING YOUR OWN STORYLINE
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