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55 Small Glimpse of Hope
That weekend, Geoff and I drove to visit my mom in the countryside. I tried to discourage him from accompanying me many times but it didn't work.
"I haven't spent time with my mom for a long time and I want us to have our own time. I haven't visited her since we got married and I miss being taken care of by her." I remember telling Geoff but his answer was a simple "we will spend time with her together." I even tried pretending to be angry at him but it didn't stop him from accompanying me. I don't know why he really wants to visit my mom with me. I hope he is not suspicious of my plan to escape from him. Actually, I just wanted to talk to my mom and tell her everything. I wanted to feel that I have someone I can rely on and that person would only be my mom but with Geoff around, I'm sure I won't be able to do that.
"Do you want us to have a vacation with your mom? We can go to a resort or overseas if you want to. Just tell me and I will prepare everything for you." Ge
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