LORETTA I shot up from the old couch, planting my heels firmly in the ground. “Let me make one thing clear,” I hissed at him, baring my teeth. “I may have come here seeking answers and for a way to find Beatrice Leonard for myself, but make no mistake, I am not a fool”Trevor's eyes narrowed in mockery. He rubbed his jaw while observing me. “Crazy B said this was going to happen,” he said, shaking his head again. “She was right, you are in love with him”The words struck into me deeply, deeper than I wanted them to. I suddenly found myself panting, at a loss for words, “I...I am not—”“You are.” His shoulders shook with a humorless laugh, which made my inhibitions only rise. “I've known Beatrice for some time, just like I know Elion.” He spread his arms wide over the apartment. “Why do you think I live in a godforsaken house like this?”My lips parted, the silent question curling between us. “What you're guessing is correct, Loretta,” He answered himself. “Just like B, I too am hidi
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