He Chose Them, Not Us
He looked down, muttering, "We'll just say you're someone I hired to take care of Pauline."
So that was the game. He wanted me to play maid for Pauline and Ryan.
"No thanks. The dorm's just fine. Beats living with certain eyesores."
"Zoe, you better never come back!" he yelled, storming off.
He still thought I'd crawl back, begging for another chance.
Too bad for him—I was done. The second I took the job in Avenville, I cut that chapter for good.
Once I wrapped up everything at work, Luca and I boarded a train. Avenville was fresh, full of possibility. I believed I could give him the life he deserved.
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