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2024-10-29 19:42:56Aziza was surprised to see Steve back few hours later. She had assumed that he would be gone until very late. She was still upset with him for snapping at her and decided to ignore him and focus on her laptop.
Az, I’m sorry for snapping at you earlier, I just needed some time away.
She shrugged her shoulders and continued focusing on her laptop.
Babe, he said pulling her chin to face him. I know about the dark web chat. Why didn’t you tell me?
She exhaled, Jay was starting to get to her nerves, he just didn’t know how to keep his mouth shut around Steve. I didn’t want you to worry. It will all die off after the trial when the truth is exposed.
When this is over we really have to work on our communication Az, I can’t always find out all the important stuff about us from Jay.<
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