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Chapter 36 - Jo Thompson
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I turn around facing Layla which looks how I feel. Like we have just seen a ghost. I drain my wine glass and then get Layla’s and drain it after mine. “Shit,” Layla whispers, and I look at her as she puts on the fakest smile I have ever seen.
“What a coincidence,” she says, and I can feel Dylan standing behind me. I don’t even dare to turn around. I don’t want to look at him so he can see the disappointment on my face.
“Layla, darling, so good to see you,” the blonde says to Layla and I can see her face shifting and she is frowning now. The girl pulls Layla into a half embrace and gives her an air kiss and I can’t help but scoff. Her eyes move to me and I take a deep breath.
“Is everything okay?” Dylan’s girlfriend asks, and I
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