Tangled Loyalties

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by the weight of expectations that surrounded her. Every move she made, eve

y move and waiting for her to slip up. The pressure was overwhelming, and C

yl felt like she was losing herself in the process. She was a puppet on strings, wit

desperation wash over her. She knew she had to find a way to break

er. Everyone seemed to be watching her, waiting for her to make a mistake. The pres

ew across the room. He was standing alone, sipping a glass of champag

of connection that she couldn't ignore. It was as if Andr

er. Maybe, just maybe, she had found an ally in Andrew, someone who could help

and again. They would catch each other's eye, exchange a brief sm

rowing stronger with every passing moment. She knew that she had to be c

uests, Cheryl couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to be with Andre

e knew that she was playing with fire, but she couldn't help herself. She was drawn to Andrew li