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Family Dinner

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Crystal's POV

'That must be Mr St Clair,' CC said and jumped up to get the door. We were in Eric's father's house for the dinner the family was having with Midas.

My heart immediately started beating so fast that I was sure Eric could hear it. I had not heard from Midas since he dropped me off at Eric's house. I had asked Karen if she heard from him several times and she had said she didn't.

I looked forwards to him calling me or Karen. Since I knew Karen was also working for Midas, I felt safer in the house but not hearing from Midas gave me some sort of sadness.

Eric's mother came to the house on Thursday and gave me a package she said Midas had dropped off for me. When I opened it, it was a beautiful dress in a shade of blue. I had to hide my happiness in the presence of Eric's mum but after she left, Karen and I had a field day admiring the dress.

'He delivered a package to CC too. I guess he is already taking care of the family even before he is married to CC. He must
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