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, Barrett and Lydia sat down on the couch, their

s." she said, gl

er. He instantly sat up from the

orry I

ard. Kaylee fell back,

a meeting with your client at a hotel?"

was the video of her and Liam. She withdr

again, his hands cle

to return with Car-," Lydia a

ee cut in, "I caught him at the ho

someone else!"

loud, "How can you do this to me? He didn't even

"I picked you up from the streets, fed you, schooled and clothed you. The only way you can pay me back is to

ch, she stared Bar

k all the dim you've spent on me but you won'

ia yelled in

Kaylee fell harder, pushing couches aside. Barrett pinne

rely see or breathe from the slaps. Lydia

Barrett and shoved him down on the floor, picking u

o shoes, her hair scattered but she didn't mind. She

soon enough, Lydia followe

tch, stop ri

the universe was with her that night, Lydia tripped and f

*

en windows and the curtains danced to the rhythm of it. Kaylee

She turned on her phone an

rth is that? I

e toward

screen by the war. She sees no one. "W

n said in a drowsy voice

ghs. "Wha

to you for

ee watched through the screen. Carson was leani

at?" she asked

id, still smiling foolishly. "I jus

can see. Thanks f

l on her lips. "H

g serious."

again," he said as his

k a few st

in, Carson. This...is over,"

the door on Carson's face but h

scream echoed do

s. He hissed, speaking closely to her fa

ulled Kaylee's hair, biting and licking her ears

ut Carson didn't stop. He rushed

while. So, I'd appreciate it if you let me h

, Kaylee broke out. She stroked her knee between Carson's legs

ied to the landline pho

at my door." she spoke rapidly,

r door repeatedly,

she said and hu

d outside and peeked-Carson was no longer there. Relieved, Ka

brown short gown and a beige blazer paired with a light neck scarf, an earring and a watch w

g in front of her. Kaylee stares at it

He pulled it open and Mr. Will, the client Ka

ard him, "You arrived. I've been waiting out here for a

g." he said and adjusted his suit, "I had business in LA throughout last week. So,

made a reservation at the lounge. We will have t

ur

rected him over to their seat, she ordered s

op and showed him a spe

hink this stands out." she

ptop, he paused and examined it. Kayl

he option." he nodded his head, approving. "I th

led, visib

ir it up with som

Tiffany & C

co was the best option an

o my tailor. It should be r

he stared at his watch. "I

up and exchang

u for hav

ve you once again." Kaylee said, s

was alone. She packed up h

to the cell phone but suddenly she bumped into someone a