Catfishing the billionaire
I confirmed, managing a small smile.
Without a word, Robin and Heather rushed towards me, their arms enveloping me in a warm, comforting hug. We stood there, in the middle of the kitchen, holding onto each other...Just as we were pulling away from the hug, the sound of footsteps echoed in the room. We turned to see Benny standing at the entrance of the kitchen, a playful grin on his face.
"Hey, what about me? I want a hug too," he said, opening his arms wide.
Despite the seriousness of our earlier conversation, we couldn't help but laugh at Benny's antics. His light-heartedness brought a much-needed moment of levity, diffusing the tension in the room.
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