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2020-10-30 19:24:45Riley looked at her parents with a surprised face
"Mum...., dad....,what's wrong? why are you looking so shocked."
"It's nothing dear, I think you should be more careful not to go out with people you don't know. Okay?"said Clifford
"But dad..., Anutie Nichole is not a stranger. Is she?"
" I know dear but just be careful, uhm..?
"Okay....dad.." she replied adamantly
"Okay Sweetheart, go to your room and change now." said Rosita smiling
"Okay...mum.." she replied and left her parents to her room.
Riley and Clifford sat quietly for a while thinking on what to do and how to handle the situation without creating fear and panic to their daughter
"What are we going to do now dear?"asked Rosita
" I don't know for now but we'll think of something soon, okay? I'll protect you and our daughter from any harm." said Clifford ass
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