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Making a tough decision

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last update Last Updated: 2024-11-08 19:16:02

Andrew's POV

Everything was quiet as I stood before Sheila, a tension hanging in the air thick enough to cut. I needed to hear her say it—that she loved me. I couldn’t explain why, but I wanted to hear those words, to feel the depth of her feelings for me.

But before Sheila could respond, my mother’s voice cut in sharply. “It’s obvious she never loved you, Andrew,” she said, her tone full of disdain. “She just saw you as the golden child—the one she was forced to marry.”

I clenched my jaw, feeling a surge of anger. Mom was always quick to judge, always convinced she knew best. And as if her words weren’t hurtful enough, she added, “Honestly, Sheila, you’re even better suited to Simeon. You two even look good together; two rejected, unwanted people,” she said sarcastically with a twisted smile.

I turned to her, my voice cold and firm. “Mom, back off,” I said, meeting her gaze with a warning. “I want an answer from Sheila, just stay away!”

Silence fell again as Sheila finally looked at
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Anj
you know what.. F U Andrew! I hope Simeon and Sheila end up happily ever after.
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