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Crossing paths

Author: Cho Kay
last update Last Updated: 2024-07-27 23:42:30

Brandon's POV

I clearly forgot how easy it is to slip out of control, whenever I'm around...her.

Danielle had always been good at effortlessly getting to me in a way that not many people would. However, it seemed like she was on a whole new level now.

It was true that I wanted to keep her safe, by keeping her hidden but somewhere in my heart, I also knew that I couldn't bear the sight of another man's eyes, roaming her body. I'd already seen enough of that, and poor Mr. Wellington had to pay.

No one should look at her lustfully, other than myself!

I knew Danielle was probably feeling some animosity towards me, and that's to be expected, after what I've done. If I hadn't killed her mother, she wouldn't have had to suffer in the first place. She would have had her complete family with her, and wouldn't have had to enter a single strip club in her life. Her life wouldn't have been filled with bullies and too many responsibilities to carry.

I brought this suffering upon her, and I won't
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