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Chapter 55

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I looked up only to see my neighbor looking at me with a little corner smile, probably mocking my face, but I didn't blame him I had probably embarrassed myself trying to stand up to a man, but tall and mostly but strong, I have no doubt that if that man had hit me, I would have fainted in seconds.

- No need to mock me, I'm embarrassed enough as it is. - I replied as I ran my hands over my face, trying to control the nervousness I was still feeling.

- I'm not mocking, in fact, I would have done the same, but someone beat me to it. - The man spoke as he walked in front of me and sat down next to me, I straightened my posture and looked at him somewhat incredulously since he seemed so calm at that moment.

- Hard to believe. - I said as I narrowed my eyes at him, and the man smiled and looked back at me.

- Maybe it's really hard to believe that I would hit another man over a woman, but I would be willing to if it was for those two. - Ethan leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms
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