Love And Redemption

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of unease that crawled under my skin. I had played and fought with the thought of going back to Alex, and telling him to give me back some of the money I had worked so hard for over the years we were t

, but my mind needed to be busy doing something else. However, as I kept scrolling, I came across a post from Stephen, the predator who had tak

screen. Why did he get to walk around smiling, while my life felt like it was in ruins? It wasn't going to so

slightly invasive and desperate, but I didn't care. After flicking through numerous comments, I stumbled upon someone who seemed to know him

rative. "Why would I help you?"

to strike with Stephen, and I'd be willing to give you a cut from it if you he

cretary's number. But remember to

d, trying to keep my voice light, lau

I really need to get in touch with your boss," I explain

t in town. I felt a rush of adrenaline coursing through my veins. Finally, I had his address. B

hen. He's very busy and won't be ab

me. I had forgotten to hide it from her. "Thank you," I texted ba

d a cab. "I'm going to fix this," I muttered to myself as I hopp

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loaded up. He nodded and pulled into traffic, the world outside moving

United States. The tall columns and grand entrance made it feel like something out of a movie, and the manicured lawn was annoyingly perfect. There was no way Stephen lived

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of the men guarding the house aske

and told him, "I'm looking for Stephen. I h

sizing me up. "What'

aced, hoping he wouldn't ask too many questions. It was a dumb idea to be lying, but what

stood close by, watching me closely. His hand rested on his gun in a manner that made m

nxiety pooling in my stomach. What on earth was I doing? Jus

o see you or anyone toda

him! It's important!" I protested,

"I'm sorry, but that's not my cal

ut seeing him," I sa

but I knew I had no choice. "You should leave now, or I wi

nt as I backed away slowly. Inside, I was fuming. It was clear to me that St

ve this was how it ended. My determination to confront him had only led to resentment and frustra

slate clean. "I won't let him control my life anymore," I whispered under my breath. I had to find a way

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