THE EX-WIFE HE NEVER DESERVED

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of Daniel's estate gates, I said something. No, our estate was five yea

he door handle, my ha

of the electric fence, the tall sycamore tree that stood guard by the main path, and the faint smell of roses from Mrs. Gallagher's

." The mansion, which was three stories tall and looked old and rich, stood in front of t

aight. Eli Bla

re. Daniel's silly art that he used to act like he understood. It was impo

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smoke. The staff used to know my name. They now looked at me like I was a busines

o I went there right away. Without a doubt. But

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ayed out until sunrise. It now made my reflection look better and stronger... But the way I looked a

st took over,

His voice was calm, but those eyes... He looked

noticing that he fixed my name as it sli

l." I just...did not think you would look so-" He closed his mouth before he coul

the wine. It w

d up and said, "So." "You wante

and the board that we are all on the same page... I th

ght. Everything seemed off by just enough t

thin leather folder. It was on the coffee table when

numbers, but because I knew how close

is jaw a littl

"PR is already getting ready for it." We are going to pres

ust after how I rushed into the scene last week. This partnership gave him room to breathe

ce way. "That is a goo

e back at her.

ind me of someone,

slowly. "That hap

he went on, "Not just in looks." "

re you always so direct wi

ly when they make my

Not interesting. Not feeling old. It was tense, like an unspo

ng. He took a qui

m and said, "I h

as the door shut.

el used to keep his words safe. Somewhat, it looked like it was clean. Th

one flash d

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d he hide

hout making a sound. Even though my heart was beating fast, my

stupid lawyer put the Bender

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no. I needed some space. Time. And th

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