God couldn't be this cruel. He couldn't have sent Ivan my way two times in a day. That was something the devil would do.“Are you alright, hon?” Mom asked, her tone a bit surprised.No, I'm not, mom. This man can't be your fiance! He's a monster.“Are you alright, dear?” Ivan asked, his face laced with worry.This monster can actually look worried? Huh?I gripped the edge of my chair and sat down again. Then I forced a smile. “I'm fine. Just startled, that's all.” Ivan smiled. “I understand, dear.” Then he turned to mom. “I teach at her university.”Mom clapped her hands and smiled. “That's wonderful. You two have already met?”My hands trembled as I reached for a glass of water. “Y - yes. He taught today.”“Yes. Your daughter is such a bright student, Lana. You did a good job raising her.” Ivan took mom's hand and kissed it.How could he do this and feel comfortable? Mom, get your hand away from him! I wanted to scream but I couldn't. I pushed back my chair again, surprising them
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