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193: Unexpected Outcome

作者: Bee Diaz
last update 最終更新日: 2025-12-13 15:38:16

NICOLE

Esmeralda tells the housekeeper to leave us as soon as she places a tray of tea, coffee, and other treats on the center table in the living room.

We're seated across from each other. Esmeralda is still smiling like she's happy to see me but I know that can't be true. Why would she be happy to see me? That makes no sense at all.

"So," she begins, grabbing a cup of tea and sugaring it before stirring slowly. "What did you want to talk to me about?"

"I think you have an idea."

"I don't, actually," she replies. I try to ignore how her answer enrages me, and remind myself that I didn't come here to pick a fight with anyone.

"Let's start with why you're doing this to yourself, then," I begin calmly. "You haven't been eating and it's clear. Why? Why are you hurting yourself like this? What do you think you'll achieve?"

Her gaze meets mine, and the smile slips from her lips. I prefer this seriousness, because at least it lets me know that we'll be real with each other.

"You're bein
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