5 Years, 99th Penalty

is "business trip" a

ll, blonde, with a predat

proprietary arm around her waist. "My new pri

er smile not reaching her eyes. "So you're

r. The words hit

g replaced

fany, was there too, grin

Mark chimed in. "Ethan's alrea

ked paralysis. The ir

fany was a constant presence.

their hands brushing a little too often. She' d feed

timacy, their closenes

, dingier room in the basement, far from the main living areas. "To give Tif

ed to bring a fresh pitcher

was sligh

air, her body pressed close to his. His hand was on her thigh,

ave made a small sound, a ga

they found me in the

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moment, then composed herself,

I just..." I stam

y soft. "Are you shocked? Tiffany is my therapist. S

this, enjoying

continued, his voice hardening. "Assumin

ce bu

iffany for your rudeness.

fany. Her eyes

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er voice dripping with false sweetness. "I u

a cruel smile pl

us. We have impo

ars stingi

as a physical wei

t replacing me. This w

hardened into an un