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016 Choices, Choices, Choices

Author: Anney GW
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-06-11 15:59:14

(James)

I’m just getting out of my limousine with Theo when I hear her.

“James.”

She’s here. Theo gives me a look and heads for the jet.

I turn to Savannah. “How did you know I was here?”

“Your mother told me.”

I’m not even going to ask how my mother knew. She knows when anyone in any Hale Industries takes a crap.

“Why are you here, Savannah? It’s after midnight. You’ve been in hospital.”

“I need to get this stuff with my parents sorted. I tried talking to them today. They hate me. I cannot be
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