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121. Where's Xavier?

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EVEYLN

“You want to fire Bea?” Winnie asked, surprised, as she poured orange juice into my glass.

A warm breeze moved through the patio, lifting her hair while the golden sunset was gradually fading. I sighed and reached for my glass on the table.

“I’m not sure,” I said, slowly swirling the juice. “But something about her just feels… off.”

“Off? Just like that?” Winnie frowned and moved her chair closer to mine, its legs sliding softly on the wooden deck. She looked at me carefully.

I looked around, my eyes landing on the house. Giovanni might still be inside with Harriet. I then remembered his red knuckles that I noticed when I was in the hospital. Had he gotten into a fight or something?

“What do you think about her?” I asked, breaking the silence.

“Me?” Winnie blinked and pointed at herself like she was surprised. I nodded.

“She’s a good woman,” she said firmly, leaning back in her chair. “You’ve seen how she takes care of your kids. You better stop thinking like that.”

I sighed
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