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Author: J V
last update Last Updated: 2024-06-28 23:48:53

Ethan's POV:

It has been seven days since I last visited her… seven days since I left her alone in my huge farmhouse, and this action of mine has indeed caused the guilt of not being a proper gentleman and a good host.

In fact, it is downright embarrassing how I keep putting it off for later, thinking that if I can avoid seeing her for long enough, I will somehow manage to get rid of the feelings and impulses associated with that face and that place.

I also agree with the fact that I'm being a bad host who has left his guest to fend for herself, at least while I'm thinking with my heart.

However, my sane mind is keeping me in check so far, by revealing the harsh reality that I was not caring for her because I really am a good man… but because I was helpless and compelled by my own sinister heart.

No matter who she really is and where she is from, she has the face that I can't see in pain.

And apart from all that, I have been monitoring her progress with the classes and also keeping
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Diane Lowe Fortson
How can Ashley keep opening old wounds she doesn't know Emily. That's his stupid ideas. Kiss Emily GOOD-BYE and wrap your lo e around Ashley. Let it take over and you won't even remember Emily existed.
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