VICTORIA ~ Brandon was still talking when I stood up and held my son by his wrist to leave. He hurried after me. "Why are you so much in a hurry to leave my house?" "Because you are making your house unconformable for me," I replied, looking away while tightening my grip around my son's wrist. "Okay, I promise not to make it uncomfortable for you again," he responded, staring directly into my eyes, but I did not respond. "Are you now going to stay?" He asked, and I quickly nodded in affirmation. "Are you sure you'll now stay?" he repeated, his tone showing fear and insecure. "Of course, I will," I replied nonchalantly, just so he could let me be. Meanwhile, I was already thinking of a way to escape the building. Benita must have gotten tired of waiting for me. It's almost half an hour since I discussed it with her, and I have not shown up when I clearly told her I was on the way already as of the time we spoke. "Okay, wait while I go get something for you," he said,
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