I instantly knew where I’ve heard the name Lotus. Lotus was the name of the boss, who sent men to kill Jude. “It’s nice to meet you, Lotus.” I keep my tone normal, and hand wipes to the woman whose name I’d been searching on my phone, with no results.And now she was here.Smiling at me, flashing a row of perfect white teeth. “Are you a friend of Brittany?”I tilt my head, wondering why she’d assume Brittany, and not Jude. “I’m Mr. Martinez’s therapist.”“Ah. I see. Jude never told me he got a therapist.” She then laughs as if someone made a joke. Suddenly, I feel wary off her. Her smile is too perfect and warm. A part of me could sense that beneath her openness, something dangerous was hiding. “What about you?” “What about me?” She cocks her head, as if she can’t make sense of my question. “Are you a friend of Brittany?” I throw her question back at her. “No. I don’t do well in the same room as Brittany.” When she says Brittany’s name, I notice a twinge of annoyance on her fac
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