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18. This is it
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2024-10-29 19:42:56All the way no one talked or even glanced at the other. It was dead silent, everyone in their own thoughts. Anne was confused by her own feelings. She was afraid of the decision she had taken yet there was no turning back. A year now seemed like ten. She wondered what kind of man Luke was. One moment he would seem to be full of compassion and the next he was serious and grumpy. Today he didn't seem to have any feelings. He was just there, no expression, just there. "Who are you really?" She let her thoughts wonder.
"Well, I'm Luke Maxwell to start with"
Anne turned to him surprised, did she just say that loud? As if answering her, Luke turned and said "don't think too much, it's not like it's a real marriage."
She fell silent not knowing what to say. The awkwardness tormented her. She was relieved few minutes later when the car stopped in front of Luke's apartment.
He carried her suitcase inside as she followed him
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